This case study describes how, in a busy high school, the school intranet has been used to strengthen communication and collaboration between staff in meeting the learning needs of Morgan, a student with Asperger Syndrome.
SharePoint® was used as an effective collaborative workspace to support the individual education planning process for Morgan. Josh, a teacher at the school, managed the project.
What is Sharepoint? [Word 26 KB]
A snapshot of SharePoint's collaborative workspace features. [PDF 399 KB]
Using SharePoint
Making the IEP accessible through SharePoint.
Steps to success: creating a SharePoint site.
View images of the Wynyard High School SharePoint workspace:
The staff of Wynyard High School and the Lighthouse cluster Board of Principals could see the immediate benefits of the SharePoint site.
Developing the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Morgan's IEP was posted on the SharePoint workspace for staff with permission to view it.
The IEP comprises the following sections, all of which can be updated easily:
Translating the IEP into practice
Morgan's IEP describes practical strategies to address his particular learning and support needs. The strategies relate to:
Inclusive education
Getting Started: A guide for teachers of students with disabilities in regular schools 
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Transition to high school
Communication
Relationships with families
Educating the student's peers
Individual Education Planning
Teaching and learning
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