Service Plan Details : Arapahoe Public Schools
Staff Development Services (84-002.05A)
1101.00 - Continuous Improvement
Consultation, workshops or direct work with school districts to assist with the CIP process. Example activities: Steering Committee Meeting, mission/vision work, data retreat to create CIP goal, action plans, program evaluation, preparing for CIP external review
1101.06 - CSI/TSI/ATSI
This service includes support provided to schools that NDE has identified in need of Comprehensive Support and Improvement, Targeted Support and Improvement, and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement.
1102.00 - MTSS
Workshops, consultation or direct work with schools to establish Multi-tiered System of Support processes and practices, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports ‘PBIS’ and Social Emotional and Behavioral Learning ‘SEBL’.
1103.00 - Crisis Team/School Safety Trainings
Training, support and consultation for sustaining, improving and re-establishing school environments that are conducive and supportive of learning.
1104.00 - Leadership
Workshops, consultation or direct work with boards of education, administrators and teacher leaders in support of school initiatives.
1105.00 - Curriculum Development and Alignment
Help schools understand, align and implement Nebraska State Standards
1106.00 - Instruction
Workshops, college courses, consultation or direct work with school districts that focus on optimal learning environments and effective instructional strategies.
1106.01 - Instructional Model
Trainings for teachers/schools in Marzano and APL to integrate a common language of instruction
1107.00 - Assessment
Workshops, consultation or direct work with school districts to develop formative and summative assessments and analyze and apply diagnostic, formative, interim and summative data.
Examples: creation of classroom and district assessments, analysis of assessment data results, using assessment data to inform instruction, training and consultation related to classroom, state and national data, Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills ‘DIBELS’, Acadience, Measures of Academic Progress ‘MAP’ Growth, Nebraska Student Centered Assessment System ‘NSCAS’ Growth. Nebraska Reading Improvement Act approved assessments
1108.07 - Technology Integration
The use of technology to enhance and support the educational environment.
1110.00 - Entry Level Assistance
Workshops, consultation or direct work with school districts that focus on research-based, best practices designed across a variety of services to support beginning teachers and their mentors.
1112.00 - Specialist Training, Support & Networking
Workshops, consultation or direct work with individuals who serve in specialized roles/capacities.
Examples: school counselors, curriculum directors, technology integrationists, High Ability Learners ‘HAL’ coordinators, local area network ‘LAN’ managers, media coordinators, special education specialists, registered nurses, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, custodians, lunch program staff, transportation providers and others.
1112.03 - High Ability Learners Advisory Meeting
District High Ability Learners Support Person Meetings
1112.08 - Special Education In-Service Training
Provide training to districts that enhance instructional practices and addresses compliance in the area of special education.
Instructional Materials Services (84-002.05C)
1201.00 - Subscriptions
Online resources available through consortium, group buy and on an individual bases.
1202.00 - CSI (Create, Solve, Innovate) Labs
The CSI (Create, Solve, Innovate) labs provide students with opportunities to gain unique knowledge, practical skills, expertise, and literacies. It introduces the makerspace mentality, equips students with skills, and exposes them to careers. Some lab stations lean towards the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields while others demonstrate skills necessary in creative, vocational, and technical skills.
Technology (84-002.05B)
1302.01 - Internet Access
This service includes internet access bandwidth from commodity Internet 1, Internet 2, and commodity peering services.
Student Services
1401.00 - Special Education Program Supervision
Provides support for parents, school, and ESU staff surrounding special education. Supervision services include assisting by providing technical assistance regarding Rule 51 and Rule 52 policies and procedures, facilitating IEP meetings, and consultation.
1401.10 - Special Education Financial Report Support
Support districts in completing financial reports required by the Nebraska Department of Education.
1404.00 - Early Childhood Special Education
In cooperation with the Early Development Network, early childhood services deliver support to parents and educational intervention to help children meet developmental milestones. These comprehensive services are available to children birth to age five who are eligible for special education.
1411.00 - Transition Services
Transition services and activities emphasize learning opportunities that center on post-secondary success and the development of independence. These services are implemented following federal and state guidelines during the school year a student turns 16.
Staff Development for Transition
Student Vocational Evaluations
Career Guidance
Student Workshops
Transition Quiz Bowls
Business & Industry Tours
Adult Agency Liaison
Work Experience and Job Shadow Placement
Parent Support Group
Job Coach Training and Support
Central NE Youth First Conference (held annually at UNK Student Union for youth with developmental disabilities between 14 and 21 years of age)
Grant Services
1501.00 - Grant Coordination and Facilitation, non-competitive
The writing, consultation, collabortion, and assistance with regional grants.
Examples: Program planning, identification and implementation of strategies and interventions for students of ASD. Maintains lending library.
1501.02 - Perkins Grant Management
Write and manage Perkins grant dollars and requests from schools.
1501.12 - PEaK Project Facilitation
PEaK (Promoting Engagement and Knowledge) is a grant through the Nebraska Department of Education which supports districts in enhancing program improvement that will result in better outcomes for children with disabilities.
Other Services
1601.00 - Print Shop and Production Services
Some services include laminating, bookbinding, large format printing, ID badge printing, and 3D printing.