Social Services Specialist
Support for Grades 1 & 2
My name is Elisabeth Stang. I am the social education specialist at our school. My responsibilities are varied and focus on supporting and assisting students in grades 1 and 2. I provide support from the very beginning to ensure that every child has the best possible start to their school life.
My responsibilities are diverse:
- Supporting the transition from preschool to elementary school
- Collaborating with daycare centers (visits to daycare centers, daycare visits to the school)
- Participating in the school enrollment phase (e.g., registration games, icebreaker games, orientation afternoons)
- Advising parents on school and parenting issues
- Social-educational support and assistance during the early school years (grades 1 & 2):
- Support for listening and speaking, language development, reading, and writing
- Support in mathematics
- Promotion of gross and fine motor skills
- Support for perception, concentration, and stamina
- Support in the area of social behavior
- Building and strengthening children’s self-confidence and independence
During class, I support the students or work with them in small support groups. I am in constant communication with the homeroom and subject teachers to provide the children with the best possible support.
My many years of experience and my dedication help me identify initial challenges and assist in finding solutions. With great empathy, patience, and imagination, I am committed to supporting all the children at our school.
If needed, I am happy to meet with you for a conversation.
You can reach me at:
0211 - 8926160
Elisabeth.Stang@100122.nrw.schule
Multidisciplinary Team (MPT) at Our Elementary School
Support for Grades 3 and 4
My name is Anna Huss. I work as a multi-professional staff member (MPT) at our elementary school and am part of the multi-professional team. The goal of our work is to provide the best possible support for students in their academic and personal development. A particular focus of my work is on supporting children in grades 3 and 4, as well as guiding them through the transition from elementary school to middle school. In doing so, I work closely with homeroom teachers, subject teachers, and the school social worker.
My responsibilities include, among other things:
- Assisting with the observation and documentation of learning progress and development
- Collaborating on the planning and implementation of individualized support measures
- Guiding and supporting students during class
- Providing support in small groups to strengthen basic skills
- Supporting the acquisition of learning and study skills as well as social skills
- Collaborating with teachers during meetings with parents and guardians
- Consulting with and collaborating with parents
During class, I support individual students or work with small learning groups. Through targeted support, learning difficulties can be identified early, and appropriate support strategies can be developed in collaboration with teachers. Through regular communication within the multi-professional team, we can provide holistic support to students and offer them the best possible opportunities for learning and development.
With great empathy, patience, and dedication, I am committed to empowering each child individually and supporting them on their educational journey.
If needed, I am happy to meet with you for a conversation.
You can reach me at:
0211-8926160
Anna.Huss@100122.nrw.schule
Collaborative Learning at Our Elementary School
My name is Sonja Schwerdtfeger. As a special education teacher, I work in the area of inclusive education at our school.
At our elementary school, all children learn together. This includes students with special educational needs. Every child is welcome here with their unique individuality. We view diversity as an asset: every child brings their own strengths, interests, and abilities to the classroom.
All children work on shared content, but with individual goals and different learning paths. This allows each child to learn and develop according to their personal abilities.
Special education support is currently provided at our school in the areas of language, learning, and emotional and social development. It generally takes place within the classroom and is planned and implemented in close collaboration between classroom teachers, subject teachers, the special education teacher, and other specialists from our multi-professional team.
In cooperation with parents and guardians, we design the best possible support for each child. In some cases, additional individual support and guidance is provided by school assistants.
The work of the special education teacher at our school can be divided into four key areas: support, counseling, assessment, and collaboration with network partners.
Support
Support is provided within the classroom and in small groups. Through differentiated learning opportunities, children can work according to their individual learning needs. Students with special educational needs receive additional support as needed, e.g., with organizing their work or through targeted support programs.
Counseling
As part of the team, the special education teacher advises colleagues in the mainstream school with a focus on support goals. This includes, among other things, appropriate special education measures, suitable differentiation materials, and options for individualized instruction. In addition, she is available to parents and guardians for discussions and consultation on special education issues.
Diagnostics
If learning difficulties or learning deficits arise during the school years, the special education teacher first conducts a learning-goal-oriented assessment. If necessary, she assists the classroom teachers as well as parents and guardians in applying for an evaluation of the need for special education support.
Cooperation with Network Partners
To provide the best possible support for a child, the special education teacher collaborates with mobile services and extracurricular partners as needed. Parents and guardians always play a particularly important role as key partners in this process.
Together, we create a learning environment in which every child is seen, supported, and guided in their development.
If needed, I am available for a consultation.
You can reach me at:
0211 - 8926160
sonja.schwerdtfeger@100122.nrw.schule
Further information for parents
Information for parents - State Capital Düsseldorf
Language Support at Our School - DaZ
Language Support for Grades 1–4
Our team of DaZ (German as a Second Language) teachers supports students in grades 1 through 4 in learning German. The language support program is designed for both children who have recently arrived in Germany and have no prior knowledge of German, as well as children who have been living here for some time and still need support in developing their language skills.
Support takes place in small groups and is tailored to the children’s individual language proficiency levels. This allows us to address different learning needs specifically and provide the best possible guidance as the children build their vocabulary and develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
An important part of our work is close collaboration with the homeroom teachers to ensure that language support aligns with classroom content and that the children receive the best possible support in their daily school life. Communication with parents is equally important to us. In meetings, we provide updates on the children’s progress and offer advice on how to support their language development at home.
We have a dedicated room with a wide variety of materials for language support. Games, pictures, books, and creative activities provide numerous opportunities for conversation and motivate the children to actively speak German and further develop their language skills.
In this way, we guide the children step by step on their path to greater linguistic confidence and successful learning at school.
If needed, the team is happy to meet with you.
Here’s how to reach us:
0211-8926160
Elvan.Kilit@100122.nrw.schule
Ewa.Bellebaum@100122.nrw.schule