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charge of making lesson plans, and with her previous knowledge of Ivey, the
lesson plans were adapted to fit Ivey's instructional needs.
Having Mrs. McKinney as not only Ivey's case manager, but also as her TVI
and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructor was a game changer. I had one
person to whom I could go instead of 4 or 5 different people. Having this stability
and having support from Mrs. McKinney, I could focus on Ivey's instructional
needs. We were blessed to be part of a classroom where she was accepted and
included. She made amazing progress both academically and socially. Mrs.
McKinney was a bridge between teachers, staff, and students, which provided for
many new experiences for Ivey.
Mrs. McKinney has been such a great support for me as the intervener. This
year, Ivey moved to the high school, along with the friends she made in middle
school. She loves the high school life with so many new things to explore. Ivey is
in chorus with regular education peers, she's taking a food class, and she's
enjoying making new friends.
Mark Dulaney, Special Education Coordinator, Floyd County Schools,
Rome, Georgia
The role of the special education coordinator is to act as a resource and a
support person, for both school staff and for families. In the case of Ivey, it is my
responsibility to help ensure that all team members are equipped to fill their roles
