FACE Meeting Minutes

October 18, 2006

Welcome

Information from members and Staff

• We are currently training teachers in transition planning, so that we meet the new requirements of IDEA 04
• Special education has seen an increase in the number of students with disabilities graduating with a regular education diploma
• A Vanderbilt project that involves job shadowing is currently underway
• State wide high school reform team is examining the current diploma structure in Tennessee

Conference Update

• Reviewed conference agenda
• Communication included e-mail to schools, flyers to students and a press release to local news agencies
• Job duties for the conference were reviewed

Preparation for Board Member Visit

• Possible issues to be discussed
• Parent communication
• School climate for students with disabilities
• Instructional supports for teachers
• Inclusion needs
• High stakes testing for students with disabilities
• Reduction of PE staff in schools
• Additional planning time for teachers
• Educational Assistant issues
• Pay, educational qualifications, and training

Other Items for Future Discussion

• MIP
• Positive Behavior Supports workshop for parents
• Communicating with the State Board of Education about our diploma concerns
• Continue work on Special Education Dictionary
• Start work on the newsletter

Action Items

• Contact Marsha Warden about attending the next FACE meeting
• Contact Charlene with questions for Marsha Warden visit
• Contact Scott Burnett and arrange a possible date for him to attend a FACE meeting to discuss athletics