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Weekly Update from Andy
The Keystone website will be updated and online soon! This website will still be available but won't be updated with new announcements, etc. Watch for more info soon.
Just a note to all staff engaged in the evaluation process this semester. You should have identified your goals at this point, discussed them with your Keystone administrator, and are beginning to collect artifacts to upload into the KEEP2 system related to your goals.
Here's what's coming up at Keystone:
Tuesday, Sept. 26-Speech Pathologists Meeting 8-11
Wed., Sept. 27-Tiny K Playgroup 3:30-4:30
Friday, Sept. 29-Mentor/Mentee Meeting-8:30-11:30; Early Childhood Staff Meeting 1-4
CEC's Tool of the Week:
https://tooloftheweek.org/good-ieps-dont-grow-on-trees/
Infinitec Newsletter:
http://files.constantcontact.com/56657914101/ab561ab9-1ae1-4100-a202-9bbaa13a5d45.pdf
Video of the Week:
http://www.kansas.com/sports/varsity-kansas/varsity-football/article173719216.html
Have a great week! Andy
Professional Learning Online - Staff Opportunity
This series will focus on the areas of the writing process: organization, entering text and editing. Sessions will provide participants with strategies and tools to support students that struggle in those areas. Our goal is to help you find ways to support and increase independence in writing with your students.
Begins Oct. 17. Download Flier with complete information.
Register at: https://goo.gl/forms/WY4l0ZLDxMzOUBD43
The Kansas Infinitec Coalition Cadre is excited to offer an Online Writing Professional Learning Community. This training series will be hosted by Nicole Peters and Teresa Moritz, occupational therapists who are working in Kansas Schools. Participants will gain knowledge and have the opportunity to virtually collaborate with other professionals around the state.
Participants who complete all learning activities will be allotted $100 to spend on a technology tool they learned about during the PLC.
Assistive Technology Considerations:
Moving Beyond a Check Box
October 26, 2017 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
How do we make Assistive Technology Consideration more than a yes or no checkbox on the student's IEP? Download complete information.
When is technology in the classroom considered Assistive Technology?
This presentation proviides an overview of the definition of Assistive Technology (AT), a review of legal requirements of Assistive Technology and an in depth look at Assistive Technology considerations for students. AT Considerations will be explained using information from the QIAT and SETT Framework. Register at: https://www.ksdetasn.org/events/kOvquQ
CYKI - Free Preschool Screening - Oct. 22 - Perry
COUNT YOUR KID IN – If you have concerns about your child's development, this free screening will provide help for children 0-5 years of age. Children are screened in areas of speech / language development, motor development, concept development, social skills, vision and hearing.
For an appointment call 785-876-2214, ext. 201
Download and share Flyer
with complete information.
Click here to visit our Early Childhood page.
Welcome Back Inservice
Keystone Benefits
Download the information packet here. The zipped file contains - the Employee Benefit Open Enrollment Letter, the Online Self-Enroll instructions and the Benefit booklet for the 2017-2018 year.
Employees working 30 hours or more qualify for benefits. If you choose not to make an active selection, current medical coverage will terminate June 30th and all other benefits will terminate August 31st.
Benefits become effective July 1, 2017 for medical and September 1, 2017 for all other benefits. All benefit plan designs, carriers, and rates will remain the same for 2017-2018 plan year except for a slight increase in dental rates.
Contact Lisa Morando or Jenny Carter with any questions. 785-876-2214
Click here for Infinitec Calendar of all Webinars and Events
To register for webinars, go to www.myinfinitec.org. Under the Calendar section, choose the date, title, time, and then click on the link provided to find a description and registration information. Certificates of completion will be provided for all webinars. Download a PDF of frequently asked questions pertaining to webinars and a login guide.
