Classroom Happenings
Special Education Learning Labs
Some of our Special Education learning Labs began in person instruction on February 16. We are excited to see some of our students back in the classroom. With the district phase in plan, expect to see all of our students return soon.
ASD Parent Support Zoom Meeting
Wayne RESA is offering support Zoom Meeting in order to connect with families of students with Autism in Wayne County and provide supports, resources, and home strategies during the COVID-19 Remote Learning. Please see the attached flyer for more information....
Scholarship Opportunity: Khodr Farhat Accessibility Scholarship
The Dearborn Education Foundation, is pleased to offer the Khadr Farhat for more accessible Education Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is open to high school students with IEPs . The scholarship can be used to fund resources like laptops, screen readers, tablets,...
District offers COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline
For more information about COVID-19, please see the District's COVID-19 information page.
National Social Worker Month
They are our heroes without capes. Please remember to thank your local social worker. As we take time to appreciate our school social workers this month, I leave you with this quote by President Kennedy that truly embodies our social workers in Dearborn: "One person...
Week full of Professional Development and another retirement
This week the department hosted professional development for teachers. On Tuesday, Shellie Conrad, Kim Ray, Iman Hammoud, Carrie Schoolmaster and Mary Warsop led PD on progress monitoring. Wednesday, Kim Ray, Amber Wade and Mary Warsop led professional development on...
Great Professional Learning and a Goodbye
February 14 marked a day of great learning for the more than 350 special education staff. Teachers and paras engaged in great dialogue and professional development in specially designed instruction, teacher/para collaboration, sensory integration just to name a few....
Special Education Parent Meeting Cancelled
Greetings, Due to the district being closed on Wednesday January 30, the Special Education parent meeting has been cancelled. A letter will be sent home once a new date is selected. Stay safe and stay warm.
A day of Thanks
The ASD staff at O.L. Smith held their annual "A Day of Thanks" feast for students and their families. Led by Ms. Ball, Ms. Taylor and Ms. Saad, students prepared a thanksgiving day feast for their classmates and families. The event started with a video made by...