Topic Material:
Textbook1. Collaboration, Consultation, and Teamwork for Students with Special Needs
Read chapter 10 of Collaboration, Consultation, and Teamwork for Students with Special Needs.
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2012/collaboration-consultation-and-teamwork-for-students-with-special-needs_ebook_7e.php
Electronic Resource1. Differentiated Instruction: A Research Basis
Read "Differentiated Instruction: A Research Basis," by Subban, from International Education Journal (2006).
http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ854351.pdf
2. Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Students
Read "Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted Students," by Berger, located on the Davidson Institute website.
http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10342.aspx
Website1. Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
Explore resources available on the Center for Applied Special Technology website.
http://cast.org/
Assignments Co-Teaching Professional Development
Develop a 12-15 slide presentation to be utilized in a professional development session for general education teachers. Your presentation should:
1.Include a minimum of three co-teaching models.
2.Address strategies that are unique to each model.
3.Demonstrate how strategies are applicable across grade levels.
4.Demonstrate how strategies are applicable across topics of study.
5.Define the advantages and disadvantages of each model.
6.Be sure to cite a minimum of three scholarly references within your presentation.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Discussion Questions
Topic 2, DQ 1-word count 200
Describe efficient, collaborative strategies that incorporate sharing and implementing confidential IEP information with a general education teacher.
Topic 2, DQ 2- word count 200
Responses to Intervention (RTI) teams have been criticized for not adequately addressing the needs of at-risk students and instead losing valuable educational time. Describe how RTI teams can work together collaboratively to enhance educational time.