Common use of Special Education Classes Clause in Contracts

Special Education Classes. Avondale School District will comply with State/Federal maximum number of pupils as determined by governmental rules and guidelines and will follow all State/Federal rules and regulations. 1. If any class contains certified special education students, a meeting may be called by the regular classroom teacher with the Administrator of Special Services and/or designee and the building administrator. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss additional support resources that are available for the classroom teacher and the manner in which the special education teacher and paraprofessional, if assigned, may be utilized. 2. Special Education Caseload and class size limits will be as per the Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations in effect at the beginning of each semester. If the Rules and Regulations do not set a caseload or class size limit for a Special Education classification, the Association and District will meet to determine a limit. 3 When any certified special education student is placed into general education, the certified special education student's membership will be counted as one (1) member in determining that particular teacher's class size. The number of special education students will be equalized in like sections/grades by building and equalized with the teachers teaching in the like sections/grades by building. At the Elementary level the clustering of Special Education students in a general education classroom is allowed on a rotational basis with mutual agreement to waive the rotation. If not mutually agreed upon it will default to equitable distribution. A group of general education teachers at the same grade level and/or subject area and the affected special education teachers, together with the principal and Administrator of Special Services, may agree to place a group of certified special education students in the same general education classroom. The building team, including the affected general education teacher(s), will recommend appropriate adjustment to the class size in relation to the class composition. The principal will report the adjustment to the Superintendent’s office and the Association President. All decisions made will meet the State and Federal Special Education Rules and Regulations. The District commits itself to a problem-solving approach with any problems that may occur due to compliance with all State/Federal rules and regulations. Special Education teachers, general education teachers, and appropriate administrators will meet to resolve the issues of lesson planning, materials, and potential support services that may be required, and other topics of concern.

Special Education Classes. Avondale School District will comply with State/Federal maximum number of pupils as determined by governmental rules and guidelines and will follow all State/Federal rules and regulations. 1. a. If any class contains certified special education students, a meeting may be called by the regular classroom teacher with the Administrator of Special Services and/or designee and the building administrator. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss additional support resources that are available for the classroom teacher and the manner in which the special education teacher and paraprofessional, if assigned, may be utilized. 2. b. Special Education Caseload and class size limits will be as per the Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations in effect at the beginning of each semester. If the Rules and Regulations do not set a caseload or class size limit for a Special Education classification, the Association and District will meet to determine a limit. 3 . c. When any certified special education student is placed into general education, the certified special education student's membership will be counted as one (1) member in determining that particular teacher's class size. . d. The number of special education students will be equalized in like sections/grades by building and equalized with the teachers teaching in the like sections/grades by building. At the Elementary level the clustering of Special Education students in a general education classroom is allowed on a rotational basis with mutual agreement to waive the rotation. If not mutually agreed upon it will default to equitable distribution. . e. A group of general education teachers at the same grade level and/or subject area and the affected special education teachers, together with the principal and Administrator of Special Services, may agree to place a group of certified special education students in the same general education classroom. The building team, including the affected general education teacher(s), will recommend appropriate adjustment to the class size in relation to the class composition. The principal will report the adjustment to the Superintendent’s office and the Association President. All decisions made will meet the State and Federal Special Education Rules and Regulations. . f. The District commits itself to a problem-solving approach with any problems that may occur due to compliance with all State/Federal rules and regulations. Special Education teachers, general education teachers, and appropriate administrators will meet to resolve the issues of lesson planning, materials, and potential support services that may be required, and other topics of concern. g. The District is committed to creating a procedure for the review of student medical needs, to occur at the beginning of the school year. Upon request from a school, the procedure will be implemented to result in a mutually agreed upon resource allocation for student medical needs.

Special Education Classes. Avondale School District will comply with State/Federal maximum number of pupils as determined by governmental rules and guidelines and will follow all State/Federal rules and regulations. 1. If any class contains certified special education students, a meeting may be called by the regular classroom teacher with the Administrator of Special Services and/or designee and the building administrator. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss additional support resources that are available for the classroom teacher and the manner in which the special education teacher and paraprofessional, if assigned, may be utilized. 2. Special Education Caseload and class size limits will be as per the Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations in effect at the beginning of each semester. If the Rules and Regulations do not set a caseload or class size limit for a Special Education classification, the Association and District will meet to determine a limit. 3. 3 When any certified special education student is placed into general education, the certified special education student's membership will be counted as one (1) member in determining that particular teacher's class size. The number of special education students will be equalized in like sections/grades by building and equalized with the teachers teaching in the like sections/grades by building. At the Elementary level the clustering of Special Education students in a general education classroom is allowed on a rotational basis with mutual agreement to waive the rotation. If not mutually agreed upon it will default to equitable distribution. A group of general education teachers at the same grade level and/or subject area and the affected special education teachers, together with the principal and Administrator of Special Services, may agree to place a group of certified special education students in the same general education classroom. The building team, including the affected general education teacher(s), will recommend appropriate adjustment to the class size in relation to the class composition. The principal will report the adjustment to the Superintendent’s office and the Association President. All decisions made will meet the State and Federal Special Education Rules and Regulations. The District commits itself to a problem-solving approach with any problems that may occur due to compliance with all State/Federal rules and regulations. Special Education teachers, general education teachers, and appropriate administrators will meet to resolve the issues of lesson planning, materials, and potential support services that may be required, and other topics of concern. 4. The District is committed to creating a procedure for the review of student medical needs, to occur at the beginning of the school year. Upon request from a school, the procedure will be implemented to result in a mutually agreed upon resource allocation for student medical needs.

Special Education Classes. Avondale School District will comply with State/Federal maximum number of pupils as determined by governmental rules and guidelines and will follow all State/Federal rules and regulations. 1. If any class contains certified special education students, a meeting may be called by the regular classroom teacher with the Administrator of Special Services and/or designee and the building administrator. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss additional support resources that are available for the classroom teacher and the manner in which the special education teacher and paraprofessional, if assigned, may be utilized. 2. Special Education Caseload and class size limits will be as per the Michigan Special Education Rules and Regulations in effect at the beginning of each semester. If the Rules and Regulations do not set a caseload or class size limit for a Special Education classification, the Association and District will meet to determine a limit. 3. 3 When any certified special education student is placed into general education, the certified special education student's membership will be counted as one (1) member in determining that particular teacher's class size. The number of special education students will be equalized in like sections/grades by building and equalized with the teachers teaching in the like sections/grades by building. At the Elementary level the clustering of Special Education students in a general education classroom is allowed on a rotational basis with mutual agreement to waive the rotation. If not mutually agreed upon it will default to equitable distribution. A group of general education teachers at the same grade level and/or subject area and the affected special education teachers, together with the principal and Administrator of Special Services, may agree to place a group of certified special education students in the same general education classroom. The building team, including the affected general education teacher(s), will recommend appropriate adjustment to the class size in relation to the class composition. The principal will report the adjustment to the Superintendent’s office and the Association President. All decisions made will meet the State and Federal federal Special Education Rules and Regulations. The District commits itself to a problem-solving approach with any problems that may occur due to compliance with all State/Federal rules and regulations. Special Education teachers, general regular education teachers, and appropriate administrators will meet to resolve the issues of lesson planning, materials, and potential support services that may be required, and other topics of concern. 4. The District is committed to creating a procedure for the review of student medical needs, to occur at the beginning of the school year. Upon request from a school, the procedure will be implemented to result in a mutually agreed upon resource allocation for student medical needs. 5. For the 2012-2013 school year professional development in Special Ed topics for General Education Staff and professional development in GenEd topics for Special Ed Staff will be a priority.