UTILIZATION OF EVIDENCE BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIE: ea ins ee S.U.C.S.E.S.S, Classroom Components Long Beach Unified School District ‘The following are the components that are included within the S.U.C.S.E.S.S. classroom ‘STAFF DEVELOPMENT Staff recelves training and support in assessment and evaluation, characteristics of ASD, confidentiality issues, effective instructional methodologies, curriculum, family support, Applied Behavioral Analysis and planning, utilization of paraedueators, EP development, data collection and analysis, and the integration of current educational research in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Based on “Best Practices for Designing Effective Programs for individuals with ASD" - California Department of Education and Developmental Services - July 1997 and "Educating Children with Autism™"- National Resource Council - 2001). Staff utlizes an integrated model of instructional strategies, which are considered best practices for use wih students with Autiem Spectrum Disorders. These strategies focus ‘on.communication, generalization skills, integration strategies, intensive behavioral instruction and reinforcement, social interactions and providing a structured environment. Strategies utilzed ere tallor-made to meet the unique needs of each student. CURRICULUM. Staff utilizes and adopts core curriculum; providing edaptetions and modifications as needed to individualize the students’ instruction. In addition, the curriculum addresses functionally based adaptive skills, communication and language, socialization and play skills, social thinking/understanding and competency, technology, vocational and independence training STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT Staff provides a safe and structured environment which incorporates age appropriate instructional settings, heightened systems of reinforcement, positive behavioral support, visually well defined areas, predictable routines and schedules, appropriate instructional staff to student ratio and support in transitions throughout the day Systematic Utilization of Comprehensive Strategies for 1 Ensuring Student Success a19/2018EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS Staff utilizes data collection to evaluate student's progress, program effectiveness and the selection of appropriate instructional strategies and placement. Systematic and ‘ongoing communication to parents/care providers and, with parental consent, to other services providers is provided. SUPPORT SERVICES The allocation of non-student time Is essential for student progress meetings, parent collaboration and conferencing, staff and parent training, and team meetings. Multi- disciplinary teams include credentialed, licensed staff and paraeducators. Consultation service is provided by Program Specialists or other designated qualified staff. ‘SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES Staff provides ongoing parent education, progress reports and regular communication to foster a family-centered approach and enhance home-to-school collaboration. Support may include parent groups, referrals, establishment of a family resource center, and collaboration with othar agencies, ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS: CLASS SIZE Typical slass-size will be 8-40 students — STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO The program will maintain approximately a 2:1 ratio (2 students for every 4 staff). The program will be staffed with IA Intensive Behavior Treatment (IBT) staff. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES Abehavior specialist will provide 8 hours per month of behavior consultation within the classroom setting to address the behavioral needs of all of the students. The behavior specialist works closely with the classroom teacher and IBT staff to ensure consistency in implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). In addition, the behavior specialist will ensure fidelity of intervention and analyze the data being collected to determine if progress is being met. Systematic Utilization of Comprehensive Strategies for 2 Ensuring Stucent Success angr2ota— cc EES a a S.U.C.S.E.S.S Parent Survey One of the key components to the SUCSESS classrooms is through ongoing support for families. We want to provide support to meet the needs and development of each student. In order to provide support to families, we want your input. As stated in our S.U.C.S.E.S.S. Program: “Staff provides ongoing parent education, progress reports and regular communication to foster a family- centered approach and enhance home to school collaboration. Support may include parent groups, referrals, establishment of a family resource center, and collaboration with other agencies.” We would like to get your opinion to help us better prepare: 1. Whats the best time for you to attend? {check all that apply) _2-3pm __3-4pm __4-5pm __5-6pm __6-8pm —__2,\Wouid childcare be needed for your student and/or siblings? _ Student ___student and siblings 3, Whattopicsare you most interested in? (check all that apply) Parent Vue and how to access student information _Language and communication _Community Resources __Evidence Based Strategies for working with my student _Effective communication between home and schoo! 4, Other suggestions, ideas, or comments: