Delivering effective instructions
Co-teaching
Benefits
two or more teachers in a classroom
ability to group students
most creative lessons
higher chance to give individualized attention
Challenges
time consuming planning
different teaching styles
sp. ed. teacher works as an assistant
established hierarchy
Pedagogical practices for an inclusive classroom
Cue expected behavior
Using physical manipulatives
Brain Breaks
Positive feedback to keep students focused and engaged
Seat students in an area free of distractions
Repeat or restate information as needed to ensure understanding
Let students type, record or give answers orally; options to verbally provide information on exit slips
Interleave worked solutions on the worksheet as a model
Caring School Community
Types of Practices
IEP
created by
Teachers
Students
Parents
other experts of child
has key elements
is
legally binding document
Present level of performance
Annual goals/short term objectives
Supplementary aids and services
Accommodations and modifications
Progress measurements
Anticipated frequency, location and duration of services, accomodation
Progress reporting
Access to general ed curriculum