SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS. A. Teacher Responsible for Student IEP Implementation
SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS. The parties recognize that all children are unique and that they have both common and special needs, some of which should be addressed outside of the regular classroom through enrichment courses. Following consultation with the Union, the Employer reserves the right to maintain such programs as finances allow. A definite classroom will be designated for instruction in these areas, where possible, with priority given to physical education classes in the use of multi- purpose rooms. Special education programs shall meet applicable state and federal program guidelines. However, nothing in this provision shall preclude the employer from seeking and acquiring waivers.
SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS. A. The parties recognize that children having special physical, mental and emotional problems may require specialized classroom experiences and that their presence in regular classrooms may interfere with the normal instructional program and place extraordinary and unfair demands upon the teacher. Teachers may request transfer of children who have such problems and shall present arguments for such request to the Professional Study Committee, who can make a recommendation to the Board. Special attention will be given to reducing class size where special students are placed in a regular classroom.
B. The parties, to assist the teacher, will cooperate to increase the psychological testing program, to add school psychologists to the schools of the district, to employ visiting teachers, and to correlate their activities so as better to meet the needs of special students in the community insofar as funds are available.
SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS. The Principal shall recommend to the school counselor and special education staff and all specialized personnel that they correlate special aid with the classroom teacher. Teachers who are assigned students identified on an IEPC will be afforded an opportunity to attend the initial and subsequent IEPC process of such students.
SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS. A. The parties recognize that some children have special physical, mental and emotional problems. Their presence in the regular classroom may interfere with the normal instructional program and place additional demands upon teachers. A teacher believing that there is this type of student assigned to his/her class room may request the student’s transfer and shall present his/her reasons for such transfer to the principal. However, such transfer will be left to the discretion of the principal. The teacher may file a grievance if he/she feels the disposition of the matter is unsatisfactory. However, the Board’s disposition shall not be subject to arbitration.
B. The Principal shall recommend to the school social worker and all specialized personnel that they correlate special aid with the classroom teacher. Teachers who are assigned students identified on an IEPC will be afforded an opportunity to attend the initial and subsequent IEPC process of such students.
SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS. A. The parties recognize that children having severe physical, mental and emotional problems may require specialized classroom experience and that their presence in the regular classroom may interfere with the normal instructional program and place an extraordinary demand upon the teacher. Furthermore, the Board agrees to create class schedules early enough to allow for the balancing of mainstreamed students prior to scheduling regular education students to meet the May 15 assignment deadline for staff. Mainstreamed students shall be defined as those students placed into the special education process through and Individual Education Planning Committee (IEPC) evaluation.
B. Any pupil who is determined by consultation with appropriate qualified professional people to be incapable of adjusting to the regular classroom will be temporarily removed from such classroom and the teacher or teachers shall be involved in the decision of how the child shall be assisted.
C. Under the previous provisions there will be established a resource or categorical room to accommodate those students specifically placed in that programming as the result of an IEPC in accordance with the special education rules of the State of Michigan. This resource/categorical room will be staffed by a trained and certified Special Education teacher.
SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS. The Board and Association recognize that students having special physical, mental, and emotional problems as determined by a school psychologist or other competent individuals may require special services. The Board, therefore, will endeavor to secure such services as are deemed necessary by the Superintendent to help these students and/or aid the teacher in working with these students.
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SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS. A. The Employer will give attention whenever and wherever possible in providing reasonable support and assistance to bargaining unit members with respect to children having special physical, mental and/or emotional problems. Whenever it appears that a particular pupil requires the attention of special counselors, social workers, physicians or other professional persons, the Employer will take reasonable steps to assist the bargaining unit member in securing such aid.
B. Removal of a student from the classroom whose presence infringes upon the educational pursuits of the balance of the class shall be undertaken in accordance with Section 380.1311 and 380.1300, of the School Code of 1976, as amended, State of Michigan and School Board Policy, which provide specific procedures for suspension and expulsion. Use of the foregoing instruments shall be employed after the classroom bargaining unit member has exhausted all possible reasonable and prudent means in seeking solutions to problems that may exist.
SPECIAL STUDENT PROGRAMS. A. Special student and special student programs shall be handled as defined by the State Board of Education - Special Education Programs and Services. (R340.1701 - R340.1837)
