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Extended Learning Team
Welcome to the Extended Learning Page. At Sorensen, we seek to differentiate instruction so that every child is receiving instruction for their individual needs and goals. As we work towards developing individual learning plans for every child, we employ a team approach to instruction, monitoring, and assessment.
Here at Sorensen, we focus our instruction and management on each student’s strengths and specific skill level. We get to know each student individually in order to find out how each student learns best. This allows us to provide instruction, accommodations and other services to students so that they may be successful in the general education classroom. We deliver specially designed instruction to each student who qualifies for special education, as well as ensuring that the student’s family is a key player in their child’s educational program.
| SPECIAL EDUCATION | TITLE 1 READING | ADVANCED LEARNING |
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My name is Mrs. Grace Longmeier. This is my third year at Sorensen. I have
been married for nearly 5 years to the love of my life. I thoroughly
enjoy teaching at this dynamic and innovative school. I have always
loved the arts and have dabbled in painting, drawing, and pottery from a
young age. I love the positive and caring atmosphere that our school
promotes. I appreciate how the staff works as a team to deliver quality
instruction for all students.
Your Rights: By definition, according to Idaho Special Education Manual, Special education is specially designed instruction or speech/language therapy at no cost to the parent to meet the unique needs of a student with a disability. Specially designed instruction is defined as adapting the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the unique needs of an eligible student that result from the student’s disability and to ensure access to the general education curriculum so that the student can meet the educational standards of that district that apply to all students. |
My name is Christa Seger, and I have been a teacher at Sorensen since 2003. I am married, and we are raising our 4 children in this wonderful community. I love helping students set reading goals, and then supporting them and celebrating with them when those goals are reached.
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My name is Joe Helbling, and I have been a teacher for many years. My wife and I have two daughters, both of whom attend Sorensen. My passion is for working with the advanced and gifted students. In my free time, I enjoy Dutch Bros. Coffee and playing strategy games.
District Advanced Learning Program
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Speech and Language Pathologist-
Mrs. Betsy Cates (and her favorite student) |
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My name is "Miss Karen," and I am the school
psychologist here at Sorensen. I absolutely love my job and feel very
lucky to be able to help so many students succeed in school. My daughter
and I live here in Coeur d'Alene with our two dogs and we love living in
this beautiful city! Outside of work I love to dance, hike, make
jewelry, and just hang out with my friends and family.
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My name is Betsy Cates and
this is my fourth year as the Speech and Language "teacher" at Sorensen.
I am married with three children, one of whom attends fourth grade at
Sorensen. I love being part of the Sorensen family and I enjoy helping
students becoming better communicators.
If you have concerns about your child's speech and language development, please contact me. A website that has some valuable information regarding speech and language development is:
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At Sorensen, we have an
amazing team of support staff who work along side certified staff to
support educational goals, encourage students, and build relationships.
This partnership is vital to each child's success. Thank you to: Linda Hamm Raquel Waddell Kelly Walters Debra Pfau Bobbie Allen Denette Beebout Libby Elstad
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| Debra Cornelius, Aide |