Ferguson High School

SPED Department


Ms. Jeanne Zayas Program Specialist		Ms. Andriana Revello-Chaine Department Chairperson

Mrs. Vanessa Alvarez		Ms. Ivette Amador

Mr. Johan Arguelles		Ms. Shiara Beers

Ms. Maria Blanco		Ms. Lourdes Bravo Art Intinerant

Ms. Ellisica Cannon		Ms. Irene Cristobal

Mr. Frank Davis		Mr. Michael Duggan

Mrs. Erica Franco		Mr. Larry Jinright

Ms. Maria Lima		Mrs. Gladys Lopez

Mrs. Cristianne Martins		Ms. Omara Menendez.

Ms. Susan Osman Project Victory		Mr. Leonardo Perez

Ms. Lourdes Perez		Mrs. Teri Peyno

Dr. Ana Maria Rey Clinician		Jessica Rivero

Dr. Diane Rodriguez		Mrs. Evelyn Ulloa-Sanchez

Mrs. Marithery Vallina		Ms. Mildreidys Vasquez

Mrs. Rosi Garcia SPED Secretary		Maria Barreto

Raishaun Bowles		Desiree Capote

Ms. Maria Diaz		Mrs. Silvia Isla (Para)

Ms. Dalia Jordan (Para)		Ms. Alicia Muñiz (Para)

Ms. Carolina Murillo (Para)		Maria Victoria Olavarietta (Para)

Ms. Carolyn Smith (Para)		Olga Tristancho
About the Curriculum	Language Arts - All students who scored a 2 or below on the FCAT Reading are currently taking an intensive Reading class - READ 180. The READ 180 is an intensive reading intervention program designed to improve the skills and raise the test scores of older students who read below grade level. (Algebra 1, Geometry, Earth Space and Science, and Biology) Inclusion Model - Collaborative, Co-Teaching Model - Using this model, the general education and special education teachers work together to teach students with/without disabilities in a shared classroom. Both are responsible for the instruction, planning, and delivery, student achievement, assessment, and discipline. Students receive afe-appropriate academics, support services, and possible modified instruction. This model provides a minimum of scheduling problems, continuous and ongoing communication between educators, and a lower student-to-teacher ratio than the teaming or consultant models. Alternative Teaching Design - One teacher leads an enrichment or alternative activity while a second teahcer re-teaches a small group of students if they are having difficulty with content. Math is compatible with this design where a lot of re-teaching is done. Team Teaching - Teachers work together to deliver the same material to the entire class. Teachers circulate around the class providing immediate reteaching and a lower student to teacher ratio.
Goals	To work collaboratively in order to grow and develop as professionals, individuals, and as a department to raise ESE awareness among fellow educators and most importantly to empower students to learn.
Required Materials	One notebook per class, paper, pencil, pen, dividers, composition notebook, and other materials as requested.
Important Message to Parents	We look forward to meeting with you as the year progresses.
Upcoming Projects and Dates	Best Buddies Program