SPED 122/222 Characteristics of Students with Mild / Moderate Disabilities This course is an introduction to the strengths and needs of students with mild and moderate disabilities in relation to the levels
of instructional support required.
Not exact matches
Not surprisingly, what matters most at Envision — the focal point
of execution — is its
instructional system, which
requires a team
of teachers, facilitative leadership, high - quality analytical tools, and expert
support.
those students scoring at or above a scale score specified in subclause (3)
of this clause but below level 3 / proficient shall not be
required to receive academic intervention
instructional and / or student
support services unless the school district, in its discretion, deems it necessary.
«These schools
require truly comprehensive services, from
instructional to operational
support,» said Jennifer Shea, a senior program manager at the School Turnaround Group, part
of the Boston - based Mass Insight Education, which is working with six states on turnarounds.
During the implementation phase, NLP provides on - site and virtual
support to ensure fidelity
of implementation as well as professional development to help teachers address the
instructional shifts
required by standards - based learning.
As you can see, each error
requires a different
instructional response and simply re-teaching what theme is or how to
support claims with evidence will not help the learners who are making specific types
of errors:
Tier 3: Intensive Intervention Using a Force Field Analysis Tier 3 interventions are designed for roughly 5 %
of all students, or students with significant learning challenges who
require the highest level
of instructional support.
But after almost 15 years
of supporting the growth
of teachers across the country, we also know that maximizing the reach
of professional development into the classroom
requires one key ingredient — the
instructional leadership
of the school's leadership team.
Each school district must and a state
supported public school or a private school may develop and maintain a system by which members
of the
instructional staff may demonstrate mastery
of professional education competence as
required by law.
These include: · Use
of instructional programs and curricula that
support state and district standards and
of high quality testing systems that accurately measure achievement
of the standards through a variety
of measurement techniques · Professional development to prepare all teachers to teach to the standards · Commitment to providing remedial help to children who need it and sufficient resources for schools to meet the standards · Better communication to school staff, students, parents and the community about the content, purposes and consequences
of standards · Alignment
of standards, assessment and curricula, coupled with appropriate incentives for students and schools that meet the standards In the unlikely event that all
of these efforts, including a change in school leadership, fail over a 3 - year period to «turn the school around,» drastic action is
required.
The PEP law
required districts to identify students who are at risk
of academic failure, provide them with evidence - based
instructional supports and involve parents in crafting individualized learning plans designed to help students get on track.
+ Provides coaching experiences for teachers, including review
of lesson delivery, providing feedback, and modeling demo lessons + Develops / curates quality
instructional resources to share with teachers, including lesson plans, unit plants, and assessments + Facilitates professional development workshops for group sizes ranging up to 100 participants + Designs rich and meaningful professional development sessions aligned to math instruction + Continues own learning through research and self - driven PD to stay current
of latest trends in math education + Maintains open communication with
supported teachers to nurture a professional learning community
of educators + Communicate actively with key stakeholders on progress
of teacher development + Provides reporting documentation
of services delivered, as
required EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: + BA / BS Degree in Education or related field + 4 + years
of work experience teaching math in a K - 12 setting + Expert in math content at least across a 5 year grade level band (g. grades 4 — 8) + Record
of result in effectively coaching teachers + Experience designing and delivering professional development for adults + Experience working in blended learning classrooms is a plus + Master's degree preferred + Excellent communication skills are essential OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Some local traveling
required.
Beginning readers
require more direct
instructional support from teachers in the early stages
of teaching.
As well, this particular kind
of expertise
requires leaders to know about how individual teachers learn to teach more effectively; how to skillfully observe for those elements in the
instructional process; and, how to craft feedback to teachers and principals about what is observed that
supports their current practice, and at the same time challenges them to improve.
Qualifications 7 - 10 years or more teaching experience
required 2 - 3 years minimum experience as a lead / master teacher,
instructional coach or head
of grade - level or subject - area department
required Formal management, supervisory or administrative experience
required Demonstrated commitment to MWA's mission and core values Strong ability to analyze data and utilizing it to drive instruction Experience facilitating observation and feedback cycles with teachers Experience coaching or
supporting teachers in Common Core standards align planning Strong organization skills and attention to detail Highly effective communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast - paced, results focused environment Ability to laterally manage a diverse group
of constituents Bachelor's Degree
required; M.Ed.
Require the use
of aligned structures (i.e., teacher - based teams, school - level teams, district - level teams) that
support shared implementation
of focused
instructional strategies?
At Green Dot schools, principals and assistant principals are not managers or bureaucrats but
instructional leaders tasked with identifying high - quality teaching and providing personalized coaching and professional
support; subjects lacking in leadership preparation programs nor
required of traditional school leaders.
Teachers
require coaching and follow - up
support that provides a cycle
of inquiry enabling them to plan, execute and improve their
instructional practice.
a. 1) A state share
of the Basic Operation Cost, which cost per pupil in March 31 ADM is established individually for each local school division based on the number
of instructional personnel
required by the Standards
of Quality and the statewide prevailing salary levels (adjusted in Planning District Eight for the cost
of competing) as well as recognized
support costs calculated on a prevailing basis for an estimated March 31 ADM.
Currently, districts are pursuing a range
of promising strategies: For example, some
require teachers to obtain an endorsement in English to Speakers
of Other Languages; others
require teachers to complete training in the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol; and others favor an
instructional coaching model, assigning a cadre
of teachers to provide districtwide
support for effective ELL instruction.
Your observers likely fall into three tracks: rock stars who have a firm understanding
of instructional practice and the alignment to the framework, those who are doing satisfactory work but have areas where they could improve, and those who
require extra
support in really identifying effective instruction.
Instructional Support Strategies: Although not
required, you may find it helpful to review your CLASS Manual in advance
of the training.
This will
require both refinement
of our current student data management system and
support to community partners in using student data to improve their programs, services and
instructional practice.
Vermont's standards for early childhood education teachers make no mention
of informational texts and only
require that a teacher «employs a range
of instructional approaches to
support comprehension across the content areas.»
Ideally, best practices call for a universal screener whose data are used to identify which tier
of intervention a student
requires, but without that, using the data from other measures can
support students in identifying their appropriate
instructional level.
The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion
of the following tasks: + Manage and provide
instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload
of students; + Develop, write and help implement IEPs; + Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences; + Communicate regularly with parents / learning coaches
of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion; + Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation
of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues; + Provide direct services to students including services delivered through web - conferencing software, as needed; + Schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed; + Participate in the school's Student
Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students; + Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation
of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process; + Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs; + Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students
requiring such services; + Maintain accurate and up - to - date data in the school's Learning Management System and special education software; + Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are
required based on the IEP; and + Other duties as assigned.
In January, instead
of using her 7:05 a.m. staff meeting for
instructional coaching, Hardy handed out questionnaires to her teachers about the kind
of instructional support they felt they
required.
Requires knowledge
of assessment techniques and
instructional support services.
• Track record
of providing
instructional support within special and general education classrooms as
required to meet the students» needs • Skilled in student evaluation and need assessment • Substantial knowledge
of and ability to cater for students» age related developmental cognitive, social and psychological needs • Proficient in facilitating the teacher in conducting classroom related activities • Expert in developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with students and colleague teachers • Effective in devising interactive supportive learning activities to reinforce the lesson being taught • Well versed in filing in for the lead teacher in case
of leave or absence and implementing the devised lesson plan effectively • Particularly effective in supervising the children during lunch and playtime, ensuring ample and healthy social interaction among peers • Competent at lesson planning, classroom control, assignment marking, lesson reinforcement and activity facilitation • Profound ability to develop need based individualized educational plans and implement the same in light
of pre-determined long term learning objectives for each pupil individually • Proven skills in record keeping, developing individual student progress charts and portfolios along with demonstrated ability to maintain open communication channels with the students» parents and teachers to discuss progress • Track record
of providing excellent teacher
support in all classroom and lesson planning related activities • Committed to delivery
of highest standards
of classroom
support, maintenance
of an interactive atmosphere and provision
of specially designed AV aids for special needs students