"Planning Instruction by Analyzing Classroom and Students Needs" (Chapter Five)

Using INCLUDE strategy in making accommodations

All teachers work with students with disabilities!!!!

IDEA and NCLB allow all students access, participation, and progress in general education curriculum.

INCLUDE Strategy Assumes that:

Performance results from interaction between student and instructional environment, which minimizes or magnifies needs.

Teachers can reasonably accommodate most students with special needs.

Seven Steps of I INCLUDE strategy:

Identify classroom demands

Note student strengths and needs

Check for problem areas

Use information to brainstorm

Differentiate instruction

Evaluate Progress

Classroom Management Consists of:

Physical organization

Classroom routines

Classroom climate

Behavior Management

Use of time

Classroom Grouping is:

Flexible grouping uses a variety of arrangements

Whole class or large group

Small groups

One to One instruction

Managing and Inclusive Classroom

Physical organization

Routines for classrooms business

Classroom climate

Behavior Management

Use of time (Academic Learning time and transition time)

Tips on Behavior Management

Set rules

Brief and specific

Positively worded

Clearly understood

Spell out consequences for actions

Monitor behaviors regularly