#special-education

Implement various co-teaching models for a general education and special education teacher pair. Models: 1. One Teach, One Observe: One teacher leads, the other collects data on student performance. 2. Station Teaching: Teachers divide content and students; each teacher leads a station, with a third station for independent work. 3. Parallel Teaching: Class is split in half; each teacher teaches the same content to a smaller group. 4. Alternative Teaching: One teacher works with a small group needing re-teaching or enrichment while the other teaches the larger group. 5. Team Teaching: Both teachers lead instruction together, bouncing ideas off each other. Key to success: dedicated co-planning time (at least 1 hour/week), clear roles and responsibilities, and parity between teachers.

Write a SMART goal for an IEP. SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. Student Need: A 5th-grade student struggles with writing multi-paragraph essays. Current Performance: Student writes a single paragraph with a main idea and 1-2 supporting details. Goal: 'By [date one year from now], when given a writing prompt, [Student Name] will write a five-paragraph essay that includes an introduction, three body paragraphs with supporting details, and a conclusion, scoring a 3 out of 4 on the district writing rubric on 4 out of 5 opportunities.' Benchmarks: 1. By [date 1], student will write a three-paragraph essay. 2. By [date 2], student will write a five-paragraph essay with a graphic organizer. 3. By [date 3], student will write a five-paragraph essay independently.