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If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! At their meeting last week, the State Board USDB Task Force formalized the Public Hearing that we had previously discussed.
I would appreciate any assistance you can provide in advertising this Hearing and inviting participation. Please note the following:
PLACE Division of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired
250 North 1950 West – Salt Lake City, Utah
TIME 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm - The regularly scheduled USDB Advisory Council Meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.
SIGNING UP Individuals wishing to speak will “sign up” at the hearing and will be heard on a “first come first served”
basis.
FORMAT Each participant will be given a maximum of 2 minutes.
Each participant is asked to directly address one or more of the questions listed below.
Comments not directed to the listed questions will not be accepted and the participant will be asked to address
one of the questions or end their testimony.
WRITTEN COMMENTS Written comments will be accepted and should be sent to Martell Menlove
martell.menlove@schools.utah.gov Written comments must address one of the specific questions.
QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED
1. Is the role of USDB to provide direct services to students with sensory impairments or to provide support for others who in turn provide direct series?
a. Which of these services is most important to students in Utah?
b. What should the relationship be between USDB and school districts and charter schools?
c. Are students best served in USDB classrooms or district and charter classrooms with USDB support?
2. USDB is a “quasi-governmental agency” with ultimate responsibility and accountability to the Utah State Board of Education.
a. Who should ultimately be responsible for USDB students?
b. Who is responsible for USDB concerns and is there a better process for resolving USBD concerns?
c. Where should the “buck stop” for USDB?
3. Is the current administrative structure of USDB meeting the needs of USDB students and employees?
a. Is there a more efficient administrative structure?
b. Is there a more effective administrative structure?
c. What do you believe is the best administrative structure for USBD?
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The Utah Parent Center is proud to host a training
on Section 504 available online or in person
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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Section 504: Practical Ideas for Serving Students with ADHD and Learning Disabilities Including Executive Functioning and Processing Disorders
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Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Presented by Edie Park
Educational Specialist, Utah State Office of Education, Educational Equity Department
You may choose to attend in person or participate online.
See below for more registration information.
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To Attend In Person
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Location: Utah Parent Center Conference Room
2290 East 4500 South, Suite 135
Salt Lake City, Utah
This class is free, but pre-registration is requested and appreciated. To register to attend in person:
By phone: 801.272.1051
Please provide your full name, phone number, email address, the age and primary disability of your child, and the district or charter school your child attends.
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To Attend via Online Webinar
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 Click on the blue button to the right to register to attend the training via online Webinar provided your computer meets required specifications (see below). After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/699624390
or click blue register now button above.
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Additional Upcoming Workshops
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- Monday, June 6, 2011 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
- High Performing Students with Autism: What Comes After High School? Planning for Successful Transition from School to Post School Activities.
- Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
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Audiology
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Occupational Therapy
Orientation and Mobility
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Social Work
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Speech & Language Therapy
Transportation & Student Registry
ERC:
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Library Media Department
Assistive Educational Technology
Expanded Core Curriculum
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Outreach Programs
Campus Programs
Deaf Mentor Services
Family Support
Sign Language Training Program
STEPS Transition Program
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 The State Board of Education
USDB Task Force
May 26, 2011
3:00 – 6:00 pm
The State Board of Education appointed USDB Task Force will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2011 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at DSBVI.
The Task Force specifically seeks input on the following questions:
1. Is the role of USDB to provide direct services to students with sensory impairments or to provide support for others who in turn provide direct series?
a. Which of these services is most important to students in Utah?
b. What should the relationship be between USDB and school districts and charter schools?
c. Are students best served in USDB classrooms or district and charter classrooms with USDB support?
2. USDB is a “quasi-governmental agency” with ultimate responsibility and accountability to the Utah State Board of Education.
a. Who should ultimately be responsible for USDB students?
b. Who is responsible for USDB concerns and is there a better process for resolving USBD concerns?
c. Where should the “buck stop” for USDB?
3. Is the current administrative structure of USDB meeting the needs of USDB students and employees?
a. Is there a more efficient administrative structure?
b. Is there a more effective administrative structure?
c. What do you believe is the best administrative structure for USBD?
Please come and pick a question to address the Task Force. Everyone will have 3 mins and you have on topic from the question you chose.
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USBE did not say anything about USDB in their Actions today (after their Executive session which is behind closed doors). This is good news. We stopped USBE and made them think about their decision for Superintendent Steve Noyce which ultimately affects our children. Also the future of the LSL program. With 395 signatures for the petition and letters of support. We showed how powerful we are when we come together. We are not only fighting for our children, but for the deaf kid who comes into our program 5 years from now. Mark at USOE says he would call this a Victory for LSL families! I TOTALLY Agree!
We will be putting together our next actions to ensure our voices are heard as LSL families, and we will email that to you. We are not out of the woods yet, but we have some time to really share with USBE that we care about our school and how it is run! If you have a letter of support for Superintendent Noyce or for the LSL program we will continue collecting them as well as anyone who may not have signed the petition we will add those names as well.
Thank you for all your help and support! We couldn’t have done this without you!
Anissa Wardell
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