INSTRUCTIONS:
Please complete the survey, when you make you selections do not forget to submit. Questions? Call Marth Vincent 903-572-8551 or email mvincent@reg8.net
Total years of Special Education experience:
Years teaching Low Incidence Disabilities:
Years teaching students with Autism
Years teaching Resource:
Years teaching Self Contained:
Years teaching Life Skills:
How many children do you serve in your classroom?
How many children with disabilities do you serve?
How many of your students are medically fragile?
How many of your students are identified as autistic?
How many non-verbal children do you serve?
Do you attend all ARD-IEP meetings for your students?
Yes
No
If no, please specify reasons for not attending.
How many of your students showed improvement in their performance and skills this year?
Do you involve parents/family in the writing of the student’s IEP?
Yes
No
How many students are using assistive technology as defined in the IEP?
Please list the types of assistive technology that are used with your students.
How many students are served in an inclusive setting other than music and/or PE?
This past year did your students have increased opportunities for participation with non-disabled peers?
Yes
No
Did the teaching assistant(s) in your classroom receive any training during the past school year?
Yes
No
If yes, did it contribute to better classroom effectiveness and greater opportunity for learning for your students?
Yes
No
Have you attended any workshops at Region VIII or other trainings across the state this school year(sponsored by Region VIII)?
Yes
No
If yes, did your attendance result in:
Check all that apply
a positive impact on students
increased student performance or achievement
improvement in students’ physical or emotional well-being
increased student attendance
a decrease in dropouts
How do you rate the quality and appropriateness of the inservice trainings received at Region VIII ?
Have you ever requested a technical assistance visit from Region VIII Special Education Department?
Yes
No
Please list services or technical assistance needs that you would like Region VIII ESC to consider.
Did you receive resource information or materials from Region VIII this past year?
Yes
No
If yes, did you find them useful?
Yes
No
FOR EACH TRAINING TOPIC LISTED, PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING OR INFORMATION.

Response scale:
D = Do not understand what is meant
N/A = Not applicable
N = No need
S = Some need
G = Great need
A. AREA: Policies and Guidelines
Understanding state and federal rules, regulations, & procedures regarding special education.
Understanding and documenting implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Writing specific, measurable, and functional goals and objectives for the IEP.
Incorporating student strengths into functional IEP goals and activities.
B. AREA: Assessment
Understanding the role of the teacher in collaborating with other evaluation personnel.
Using functional assessment techniques for students with multiple disabilities.
Understanding TAKS, SDAA, or LDAA decision making information.
C. AREA: Technology
Knowledge and use of medical equipment, supplies (oxygen, monitors, prosthesis), and procedures.
Knowledge and use of adaptive and assistive equipment.
Knowledge and use of augmentative communication devices (switches, voice output, ASL).
D. AREA: Instructional Strategies
Methods and techniques for use with students with autism spectrum disorders.
Methods and techniques for use with students who are medically fragile and/or have severe cognitive disabilities.
Methods and techniques for use with students in transition from high school to adult life.
Methods and techniques for use with students with deafblindness.
Integrating related services into the classroom.
Community based instruction.
Sensory Integration.
E. AREA: General Curriculum and the LRE
Linking of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills to special education instruction.
Ways to increase collaboration among regular and special educators and appropriate services to students.
Appropriate modifications and accommodations for students with disabilities.
Training for implementing LRE (greater opportunity for students to be included in the regular classroom).
Are you now or have you ever been enrolled in the T.R.I.P. (Training, Retaining, Informing Professionals) Training Program?
Yes
No
Have you attended any training on Autism?
Yes
No
PLEASE LIST BELOW ANY ADDITIONAL TOPICS WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE OFFERED AS STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT REGION VIII ESC.
(Optional) Name
(Optional) Campus
(Optional) Email address
 

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