Administrators
Monique Siemerink, Director
Mindy Leroux, Asst. Director
2011-12 State Special Education Report
The 2011-12 Oregon Department of Education report of special education student performance and outcomes brought good news to the Bethel School District. The most recent report shares the following positive outcomes:
- Special Education student post-secondary outcomes have improved dramatically. In 2011-12, the number of students who were either enrolled in higher education or competitively employed increased by over 200% in one year!
- In 2011-12, the drop out rate of students with IEP’s decreased.
- The district exceeds the statewide participation target in the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge
- The district met all timelines for evaluations as mandated by state and federal laws- 100% compliant!
- Fewer students are served in the most restrictive placements.
These outcomes are a reflection of the district’s dedicated staff. It takes a dedicated team of general education and special education staff to meet the needs of all students in our schools. Our staff remains committed to providing the services necessary to ensure student success. For more details about the report card, please visit the links below.
El informe 2011-12 del Departamento de Educación de Oregón acerca del rendimiento de los estudiantes de educación especial y los resultados trajo buenas noticias para el Distrito Escolar de Bethel. El informe más reciente comparte los siguientes resultados positivos:
- Los resultados post secundarios de los estudiantes de Educación Especial han mejorado dramáticamente. En el 2011-12, el número de estudiantes
- Que estaban inscritos ya sea en la educación superior o empleados competitivamente ¡aumentó en más del 200% en un año!
- En el 2011-12, la tasa de deserción de estudiantes con IEP disminuyó.
- El distrito supera el objetivo de la participación estatal en la Evaluación de Conocimientos de Oregón
- El distrito cumplió con todos los plazos para las evaluaciones conforme a lo dispuesto por leyes estatales y federales, ¡100%!
- Se sirve a menos estudiantes en las ubicaciones más restrictivas
Estos resultados son un reflejo del personal dedicado del distrito. Se necesita un equipo dedicado de educación general y del personal de educación especial para satisfacer las necesidades de todos los estudiantes en nuestras escuelas. Nuestro personal mantiene su compromiso de proporcionar los servicios necesarios para asegurar el éxito del estudiante. Para más detalles sobre el reporte de calificaciones, por favor visite lo siguiente:
Bethel Special Education Report Card- ENGLISH
Bethel Special Education Report Card- SPANISH
2010-11 State Special Education Report
The annual special education reports for school districts across Oregon are now online.
Bethel Special Education Report Card – English
Bethel Special Education Report Card – Espanol
Bethel School District has embraced the challenge to provide every student with the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge to become college and career ready. In order to achieve this goal, the district has developed strong academic core and intervention systems that address the needs of all students. School teams use systematic practices and procedures to carefully identify those students who need specially designed instruction, and design programs and placements tailored to meet the unique needs of those students. Teams are thoughtful when selecting the least restrictive environment in which services can be delivered. Many students eligible for special education participate in regular education programs for most of the day. School teams strive towards all students obtaining an Oregon Diploma. Additionally, as students approach graduation, teams help students explore post-secondary goals, and provide services and guidance to help students develop the skills to successfully achieve these goals.
Copies of the Bethel School District Special Education report are available at each school
El Distrito Escolar de Bethel se ha comprometido a enfrentar el desafío de proveer a cada estudiante la oportunidad de obtener las habilidades y el conocimiento para estar preparado para seguir una carrera y entrar a la universidad. Para cumplir con este objetivo, el distrito ha desarrollado excelente programas de estudio e intervenciones que responden a las necesidades de todos los estudiantes. Equipos en las escuelas utilizan prácticas y procedimientos sistemáticos para identificar detalladamente a aquellos estudiantes que necesitan instrucción individualizada, y diseñar programas y niveles apropiados para satisfacer las necesidades particulares de estos estudiantes. Los equipos toman en consideración que el lugar donde los alumnos reciben la intervención sea lo menos restrictivo posible. Muchos de los estudiantes que califican para el programa de educación especial participan en el programa de educación regular la mayor parte del día. Los equipos en las escuelas hacen lo posible para que todos los alumnos obtengan el Diploma de Oregon. Adicionalmente, a medida que los alumnos se acercan a su graduación, los equipos ayudan a los alumnos a explorar sus opciones para después que terminen la preparatoria, y ofrecen servicios y consejería para ayudarlos a que desarrollen las habilidades necesarias para alcanzar sus metas.
High School Transition Information Fair
On May 2, 2012, 4:00-5:30, Bethel School District hosts a transition fair in the Willamette High School Cafeteria.
What is a transition fair? This is a super important event for middle school and high school transition age students, parents, foster providers and teachers. At the event, you will learn what supports and services are available in Lane County for individuals with developmental disabilities.
We hope to see you there!
ODE Parent Survey
The Oregon Department of Education will soon be asking families living in Bethel School District with children receiving special education services to respond to the 2011 Family Involvement Survey. Families are randomly selected to participate in this survey. Families selected are encouraged to take a few minutes to complete and return the survey in the self-addressed, stamped envelope. The Oregon Department of Education hopes to use the results of the survey to plan improvements in Oregon’s special education system.
Attendance is Paramount for Educational Success
There are many factors that influence student success at school and ultimately future success in the community. One of the most important factors tied to student outcomes is attendance.
School achievement is intimately linked to attendance in both the short-term and long-term. Research indicates that students with better attendance histories are more likely to demonstrate greater proficiency in many academic areas than students who are chronically absent from school. Additionally, students who have better attendance are more likely to graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education. This information has significant implications for all school-age students. Students who miss school not only miss instruction, but they also miss elaboration of material and discussion about academic concepts. As students accumulate more absences cumulatively, the opportunities to learn decrease and the gaps in skill proficiency widens. For students with educational disabilities who require consistent specially designed instruction to make academic and behavior progress, the implications of this research is even more substantive.
Oregon education statutes indicate that “all children between the ages of 7 and 18 years who have not completed the 12th grade are required to attend regularly a public full-time school of the school district in which the child resides” (ORS – 339.010) with a few exceptions. Additionally, Oregon school districts are required to have at least a 92% attendance rate. Failure to meet this rate can lead to the failure of schools making annual yearly progress (AYP), which is directly tied to funding. In the most recent years, Bethel School District attendance numbers have exceeded the 92% requirement.
Absences are sometimes difficult to avoid (significant illness, family emergencies, etc.), but promoting excellent student attendance at school is paramount for shaping successful and virtuous adults.