Take the Survey!

Exceptional Student Education
PARENT SURVEY
www.ESEsurvey.com

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) requests the participation of parents with students in Exceptional Student Education in completing a survey designed to provide the state with information on how well schools are supporting parental involvement in their Child’s education. Under the individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), each state is required to annually collect this information from parents of children receiving special education services and report it to the federal government.

This information only comes from parents; therefore, it is very important that a large number of parents participate in this effort. Please go online to www.ESEsurvey.com anytime between now and June 30, 2010 to complete the survey. Data is completely anonymous. This confidential information is collected on a monthly basis. If you do not have access to a computer, the paper survey can be obtained by contacting Ann Koebe, Parent Liaison at 219-1200 extension 30192 or contacting your school’s Mainstream Consultant or ESE contact.

For more information please contact Ann Koebe, Parent Liaison for Exceptional Student Education at 219-1200 extension 30192 or e-mail to koebea@martin.k12.fl.us.

Exceptional Student Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting – April 20, 2010
Attention all parents of students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). All parents, caregivers or interested family members of students who have an IEP are invited to attend the final yearly meeting of the Parent Advisory Council for Exceptional Student Education (ESE). The meeting will be held on April 20, 2010 in the Pinewood Elementary School Media Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Guest Presenter:
Dr. Trent Rager,
Transition Specialist MCSD

Topics: Transition Services

Teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators and interested members of the general public are also invited to attend. For more information please contact Ann Koebe, Parent Liaison for Exceptional Student Education at 219-1200 extension 30192 or e-mail to koebea@martin.k12.fl.us.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTESTS

Seniors: Rotary Club and Nina Haven Scholarship Applications are now available. See Mrs. Kandefer for application requirements and instructions.

Win Money and Scholarships (Open to All Grade Levels):

• Video, Blog and Tee Shirt Design contest as part of Character Counts
  
  
• The 5th Annual Avar Press Literary Essay Scholarship Competition for High School Students — (Classes of 2010 & 2011 only)

TESTING INFORMATION

Important SAT Information

Collegeboard requires you to create an account before registering for the SAT online. This registration number is NOT the same as your access code on the PSAT score report. If you have any trouble registering online, you should call 1-866-756-7346.

SAT http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees.html

ACT http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html

Prepare for both on their websites or visit
www.march2success.com
http://www.testprepreview.com/
for additional practice testing.

Sign up for practice question of the day emails at www.collegeboard.com

FCAT

http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatitem.asp
Sample FCATS to take with explanations
http://www.testprepreview.com/fcat_practice.htm

practice skills needed for FCAT
http://www.studyguidezone.com/fcattest.htm

FCAT study guides available
http://fcit.usf.edu/fcat10r/default.htm
more practice available here

COMMUNITY SERVICE INFORMATION

The YMCA of the Treasure Coast is looking for summer volunteers for numerous activities. Call 772-260-1993 for more information.

Remember to have an agency official sign your community service hours log (available in Guidance or from Mrs. Guyton) and turn it in when you return to school in the fall!

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Class of 2010… now is the time to begin gathering your lists of accomplishments throughout high school, finalizing education and career goals and drafting a 1 page essay about these goals so when the first scholarships become available in September you will be ready!

Check back here and on the board outside of Guidance frequently as this is where you will find MANY scholarship opportunities.

RESOURCES

FREE Homework help available:
Through Martin County Library System - Call 772-221-1407 for more information.
Through IRSC Academic Support Center - Call 419-5615 for more information.
Teens having trouble and need someone to talk to? They can now call NINELINE at 1-800-999-9999 where highly trained counselors are there to talk and make referrals as needed. Get valuable parenting resources on their website.