Dec 22 2008
Considering a name change for “E” building and the work we do
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Please complete the above survey so as to give feedback about whether or not the Hewes Center should consider a name change to reflect more of the work students, teachers and staff are doing to promote education for all – Kindergarten through 12th grade plus.
Rationale: The above is a survey I created using a very useful tool called surveymonkey. The work that we are doing within the instructional programs at the Hewes Center – the blending of general and special education programs at the middle school level grades 7-12, the extension of our special education programs to include grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade; the collaboration we enjoy with Little Seeds Preschool, a for profit agency located within our facilities which also mirrors the blended educational programming we do, speaks volumes for the changes we have undergone these past 5 years. This type of educational programming one based on the premises of IDEA has transformed the notion of “E building” being one serving the neediest of children with severe behaviors and disabilities, to one where the students are learning that the “E” stands for Education and higher standards, the attainment of Regents Diplomas, College and the world of self-independence, independent living and work.
Result from this survey will be shared with faculty at the February 2009 Team Meetings which will also discuss how feedback will be received from students, parents and component school district personnel.
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