tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post590978731691247734..comments2024-03-29T02:41:52.718-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Schools Evicts Native Youth Program from Robert Eagle Staff MSMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-30798679127710043462019-06-21T06:51:20.397-07:002019-06-21T06:51:20.397-07:00@Spedvocate
That's true in general, but the di...@Spedvocate<br />That's true in general, but the district does NOT provide transportation outside the geozone to OPTION schools, even for sped.<br />OSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-11572161767203969932019-06-17T12:00:50.735-07:002019-06-17T12:00:50.735-07:00Mom of 4, if your cognitively disabled child is e...Mom of 4, if your cognitively disabled child is eligible for special education transportation on her IEP (and she assuredly is eligible), the district MUST provide it regardless of where she goes to school or how she was assigned there. Inside or outside or outside your geozone. Choice or not. Inside or outside SPS, anywhere, including out of state residential placements. Door to door transportation is a federally protected special education related service, like speech or occupational therapy. It is NOT a district transportation issue. Your door to door special education service is NOT under the purview of whimsical district transportation policy. Don’t ever let them get away with foisting transportation on you the parent.<br /><br />SpedvocateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-69740112007364739642019-06-17T11:05:39.071-07:002019-06-17T11:05:39.071-07:00This is the latest in a long line of attempts to R...This is the latest in a long line of attempts to Remove a Native program, and Native students from a place where they are thriving. By limiting the number of students so that certain programs are closed to them, pushing them from pillar to post,"Losing" paperwork that has already been submitted, and using other time proven corporate tactics, the Superintendent's office is proving that they plan to relocate, or terminate all Native or other ethnic programs proven to help these children succeed in school. It's almost as if they were trying to use the public school to take the Indian out of the child.Linde Knightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856372022085252106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-33199148242161199362019-06-17T10:34:46.605-07:002019-06-17T10:34:46.605-07:00I know Licton- Springs is not the topic, but I wan...I know Licton- Springs is not the topic, but I want to say that I am very disappointed at the idea of it being cut back to a K-5. I looked at Licton Springs when my cognitively disabled daughter started kindergarten, and I was very impressed - really the only school I visited that seemed to understand the idea of inclusion, and how to work with kids that are not at grade level (either substantially ahead or behind). Ultimately I did not enroll her there, as we were outside the geozone and I would have had to provide transportation, which wasn't feasible at the time with working and all my kids being quite young. I was definitely considering it as a option when she gets to middle school though, and will be disappointed if that opportunity is not available.<br /><br />Mom of 4<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-84286899592997519422019-06-16T21:23:58.014-07:002019-06-16T21:23:58.014-07:00I hope Ms. Sense-Wilson/UNEA will retain a lawyer,...I hope Ms. Sense-Wilson/UNEA will retain a lawyer, because SPS's cause for termination is one they just recently violated on a much grander scale in the science adoption with a well-documented paper and video trail.<br /><br />The SPS termination letter (linked in Crosscut article) states that UNEA didn't provide evidence of supporting "positive student outcomes" per Board Policy 4265. A closer look at Policy 4265 indicates that outcomes need to be "measureable" and follow an "annual reporting process'.<br /><br />Yet, SPS didn't supply the disaggregated student outcome data following a 1 and 3 year reporting process as required by Board Policy 2020SP for 20 middle schools.<br /><br />Situational ethics or just none at all.<br /><br />nn<br /><br /><br />https://crosscut.com/sites/default/files/files/sps_termination_letter_to_unea.pdf<br /><br />https://www.scribd.com/document/406851279/Seattle-Public-Schools-Curriculum-Waiver-Forms-for-use-of-Amplify-Science-April-2017Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-53981102679648834372019-06-16T17:48:02.983-07:002019-06-16T17:48:02.983-07:00Scott Pinkham actually attends Clear Sky and provi...Scott Pinkham actually attends Clear Sky and provides mentorship to youth there. He attended the rally and spoke at the rally.<br /><br />To the 6/15 commentor, There are FAR more than 2 Native American students who attend REMS. SPS has a known problem with data collection and demographics. Race and ethnicity reporting has a discrete set of federal categories. Many Native Americans are multi-racial. They could be coded by SPS as multi-racial, native american, or any other race/ethnicity they might also identify with. My own child is listed in SPS as "multi-racial." Their student information systems allow a box to be checked by the school registrar if students also identify as American Indian/Alaskan Native. However, this data is not consistently collected, and SPS's reporting tools and queries seem to ignore it. So, the data itself is not entirely reliable, and the data that does exist is not used in the district or state reports.<br /><br />MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-25056724024905416822019-06-16T09:44:36.694-07:002019-06-16T09:44:36.694-07:00Sorry...
Please don't disparage my school af...Sorry...<br /> <br />Please don't disparage my school after all the years I have fought for it.<br />It is a one of a kind place,that has helped many students.<br />We have many students that are not registered as native because Duwamish is not recognized by the federal government.<br />It has the highest FRL ratio of any option school in the northend.<br />We have been lied to and stolen from by the district.<br />There are things happening here that are driven by various tribe's animosity towards each other.<br /><br />Dead HorseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-76810804879787147292019-06-15T21:26:35.826-07:002019-06-15T21:26:35.826-07:00I was told that Scott Pinkham attended the rally i...I was told that Scott Pinkham attended the rally in support of the Clear Sky program. Sorry, Sorry.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-65678833287940860992019-06-15T19:44:48.465-07:002019-06-15T19:44:48.465-07:00If the two highest ranking native education advoca...If the two highest ranking native education advocates in this city are not especially interested in this program....maybe it's time to admit it's not a great program?<br /><br />SorryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-28063664789647886952019-06-15T18:11:02.739-07:002019-06-15T18:11:02.739-07:00I don't understand why Scott Pinkham and Rick ...I don't understand why Scott Pinkham and Rick Burke are not addressing this issue? Dont both claim to represent the school and natives?, Burke as the board rep and Pinkham as a native himself? I was told that Pinkham is not a local tribe member and has been told to keep out of their business. <br /><br />Scott is that true? Please issue a formal statement on what's going on.<br /><br />Licton LeaksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-3296239499303513472019-06-15T02:01:18.692-07:002019-06-15T02:01:18.692-07:00Of course it is about Licton Springs. Robert Eagl...Of course it is about Licton Springs. Robert Eagle Staff has exactly 2 Native students as identified by OSPI. The only reason to host a program for Native students is to serve Native students. It makes no sense to have such a program for 2 students. Everyone knows Licton Springs k-8 is on the chopping block. That happens to be where there are a dozen or so more Native students. Also not many, but maybe interesting to some provider. Without these students, what would be the point of an after school program for them? The failure of the Licton Springs school to become a viable entity means the district may not see value in continuing its relationship with an outside group for service. And don’t kid yourself. Liston Springs won’t last long as a k-5 either. Connect those dots. The “something else’s” line up.<br /><br />Be DoneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-65483214068236399532019-06-15T02:00:44.464-07:002019-06-15T02:00:44.464-07:00Of course it is about Licton Springs. Robert Eagl...Of course it is about Licton Springs. Robert Eagle Staff has exactly 2 Native students as identified by OSPI. The only reason to host a program for Native students is to serve Native students. It makes no sense to have such a program for 2 students. Everyone knows Licton Springs k-8 is on the chopping block. That happens to be where there are a dozen or so more Native students. Also not many, but maybe interesting to some provider. Without these students, what would be the point of an after school program for them? The failure of the Licton Springs school to become a viable entity means the district may not see value in continuing its relationship with an outside group for service. And don’t kid yourself. Liston Springs won’t last long as a k-5 either. Connect those dots. The “something else’s” line up.<br /><br />Be DoneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-14186765701394289102019-06-14T23:05:33.110-07:002019-06-14T23:05:33.110-07:00Yes please district. Tell us your side of the stor...Yes please district. Tell us your side of the story and show proof. I don't trust you and I don't trust Sense-Wilson. <br /><br />Miss ApatosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-59919966621859816332019-06-14T19:15:21.664-07:002019-06-14T19:15:21.664-07:00This is not about Licton Springs school.
Don'...This is not about Licton Springs school.<br /><br />Don't conflate Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-58091023979421149652019-06-14T18:02:05.159-07:002019-06-14T18:02:05.159-07:00KUOW is reporting an SPS representative saying it&...KUOW is reporting an SPS representative saying it's because UNEA didn't have their paperwork in.<br /><br />Seems like a weak excuse to dump a program that was using the site in off hours. They were contributing to the education of children in the form of homework help and arts and language opportunities and athletics.<br /><br />All of those contribute to the core mission of any school.<br /><br />SPUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09937189205047097044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-51802347995679986462019-06-14T16:00:16.724-07:002019-06-14T16:00:16.724-07:00Maybe UNEA could run at North Seattle College?Maybe UNEA could run at North Seattle College?LMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-90413897862374127682019-06-14T15:29:44.998-07:002019-06-14T15:29:44.998-07:00Be Done, the topic is actually something else. Get...Be Done, the topic is actually something else. Get back to that. We're not debating Licton Springs K-8.<br /><br />I remind readers to keep a civil tongue and stay on topic.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-41889448114302132802019-06-14T15:16:15.841-07:002019-06-14T15:16:15.841-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-43375592143040244892019-06-14T14:15:44.117-07:002019-06-14T14:15:44.117-07:00Waiting,
I wonder what on earth could make the UNE...Waiting,<br />I wonder what on earth could make the UNEA people antagonistic.<br />I wonder if it's the time the Seattle tribe, the Duwamish, were denied a reservation promised them in the Treaty of Point White (ALL the settlers, the incoming whites, wrote a letter to Washington asking that the Duwamish not be given a reservation.)<br />I wonder if it's the time in 1867 when Seattle's first charter included a law excluding Native peoples from within the city limtis?<br />Maybe it was when their longhouses on Alki were burned?<br />Perhaps the Dawes Act, in 1887, when their land was sold to settlers?<br />Maybe the long wait until 1922 (just six years before my father was born) when Native peoples were finally given citizenship?<br />I wonder if the District's decision to destroy Indian Heritage High School ten years ago had anything to do with it?<br />Maybe the lack of Native presence in district curriculum and instruction is a problem for Native peoples, here on their land (for it IS still their land - broken treaties are abrogated treaties...)<br />Or is it, now, the promise of space for a school on their original site (Wilson Pacific - near the sacred springs at Le?qtid) now withdrawn - the rubbing out, yet again, of Indigenous peoples by a callous and uncaring conquering power?<br /><br />I wonder why the Native community might be angry.<br /><br />Hmmmm.....seattle citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724175257161649500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-25114202800334815022019-06-14T14:00:44.019-07:002019-06-14T14:00:44.019-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-9681021775170455252019-06-14T13:50:52.530-07:002019-06-14T13:50:52.530-07:00@Be Done What did Burke say or do about the dumpin...@Be Done What did Burke say or do about the dumping? How about Geary, she's the SPED lawyer turned Board member? Did they agree to fix those problems or like you say is it business as usual?<br /><br /><br />WackaTee Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-21501366466552207312019-06-14T13:49:12.022-07:002019-06-14T13:49:12.022-07:00I've found the UNEA people to be pretty antago...I've found the UNEA people to be pretty antagonistic in their messaging all year long. It really wouldn't shock me if they were bad partners but it would be nice to get a documented list of problems and a timeline of what occurred.<br /><br />I'm assuming that SPS knew what would happen if they kicked this beehive and they have some defensible facts they can supply. <br /><br />WaitingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-67182697396121260562019-06-14T13:42:45.988-07:002019-06-14T13:42:45.988-07:00I could have said special ed is “dumped” at Licton...I could have said special ed is “dumped” at Licton Springs, because that is actually the truth. But I figured “parked” was more respectful. In fact, so much special ed is dumped there people have file complaints and won when their kids were dumped. That isn’t an observation of disrespect, it’s how the district does placement. For everyone who didn’t file a complaint,Eg almost all of them, they have to stay in that building dedicated to anything but education. And the special ed staff is actually checked out, leaving, not coming back. Why show up now either? Makes discipline a real bitch. <br /><br />You can call me disrespectful for pointing it out. It’s actually way more disrespectful not to point out the truth. Wink and nod, when education isn’t delivered. Evidently you haven’t spent much time there, or you would know. Juneau has, and she’s not impressed either. The “we’re Native, so don’t look closely what we’re doing” line isn’t cutting it, especially when it’s so obvious that practically nobody willingly enrolls. What is the “Native focus” in the school? The school itself is unable to answer. <br /><br />Be DoneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-38816062436580239312019-06-14T13:03:42.249-07:002019-06-14T13:03:42.249-07:00Because we know it's NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. She&...Because we know it's NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. She's too invested in this Save Seattle Schools blog and BTW the title dosn't make sense. <br /><br />I'm just teasing her, besides there is so much corruption and incompetence going on in SPS to walk away from.<br /><br />Come on<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-52613873176238312792019-06-14T12:37:39.970-07:002019-06-14T12:37:39.970-07:00Come on, why are you all so anxious to have Meliss...Come on, why are you all so anxious to have Melissa shut up?<br /><br />HPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com