1. Best Teaching Practices Active Learning Active Learning Applied Skills Integrated Curriculum Questioning Strategies Ongoing Assessments/ Anecdotal Notes Differentiate Small Group Instruction Expectations of our Students Communication Management

2. Applied Skills Best Teaching Practices Active Learning Applied Skills Integrated Curriculum Questioning Strategies Ongoing Assessments/ Anecdotal Notes Differentiate Small Group Instruction Expectations of our Students Communication Management

3. Best Teaching Practices Integrated Curriculum Active Learning Applied Skills Integrated Curriculum Questioning Strategies Ongoing Assessments/ Anecdotal Notes Differentiate Small Group Instruction Expectations of our Students Communication Management

4. Best Teaching Practices Questioning Strategies Active Learning Applied Skills Integrated Curriculum Questioning Strategies Ongoing Assessments/ Anecdotal Notes Differentiate Small Group Instruction Expectations of our Students Communication Management

5. Best Teaching Practices Ongoing Assessments / Anecdotal Notes Active Learning Applied Skills Integrated Curriculum Questioning Strategies Ongoing Assessments/ Anecdotal Notes Differentiate Small Group Instruction Expectations of our Students Communication Management

6. Best Teaching Practices Differentiated Small Groups Active Learning Applied Skills Integrated Curriculum Questioning Strategies Ongoing Assessments/ Anecdotal Notes Differentiate Small Group Instruction Expectations of our Students Communication Management

7. Best Teaching Practices Student Expectations Active Learning Applied Skills Integrated Curriculum Questioning Strategies Ongoing Assessments/ Anecdotal Notes Differentiate Small Group Instruction Expectations of our Students Communication Management

8. Best Teaching Practices Communication Active Learning Applied Skills Integrated Curriculum Questioning Strategies Ongoing Assessments/ Anecdotal Notes Differentiate Small Group Instruction Expectations of our Students Communication Management

9. Best Teaching Practices Management Active Learning Applied Skills Integrated Curriculum Questioning Strategies Ongoing Assessments/ Anecdotal Notes Differentiate Small Group Instruction Expectations of our Students Communication Management

10. The Challenge Access, participation, and progress in the general education curriculum for all learners --IDEA ’04

11. Textbooks and Materials Students Print –based curriculum is designed for a homogeneous group of students, “The Average Learner” Generally does not provide extensive flexibility for different learner needs A variety of cultural backgrounds and SES status Significant differences in prior knowledge Diversity of student abilities and disabilities to receive instruction at the same time, in the same place Classrooms Today

12. How are we changing instruction in response to high stakes accountability? Using data analysis to determine specific student needs Identifying and teaching the essentials of the curriculum Modifying delivery to provide access to all students (using visuals, manipulatives and authentic assessments) Eliminating physical barriers to instruction Planning for and preventing atypical behaviors Collaborate with colleagues to provide instruction at the student’s individual level

13. Regular Classroom Teachers Special Education Teachers Differentiate the Standard Course of Study so that ALL students are able to participate as best as they are able. Differentiate the Standard Course of Study so that ALL students are able to participate as best as they are able. “I have to do WHAT?”

14. The Challenge Access, participation, and progress in the general education curriculum for all learners --IDEA ’04

15. Table Talk What is your school doing to meet this challenge? Make a list of ways your school is providing differentiated instruction to all the students at your school.