1. The Reinvention of the Resource Lab
January 11, 2011
Michelle Crawford

2. The Old Skill building in isolation Traditional Model
Independent Pacing and Curriculum
Ineffective remediation
Limited to no student investment

3. The New Direct correlation between Core classes and Lab
Dependent on Core class planning and pacing
Multi-Grade
Station Model
Front Loading/Remediation/Extension
Memory Drills/Retention building
Homework/Project Work Time
Weekly collaboration/planning with core class teachers
In Person
Conference
Before School
After School

4. Vision for Collaboration
SpEd department has an understanding of unit standards and desired outcomes at the start of each unit
Example: History Department creates packets/calendars for each unit
Example: English Department provides novels covered in the second semester
Example: Department essays topics and structure communicated and projected start date

5. Collaboration Cont’d Front Loading and/or extension/remediation
Is there something particular you would like to be covered in the Resource Lab?
Extended time/accommodations provided in Resource Lab
Vocabulary Lists provided ASAP

6. The more we are able to collaborate the more support I am able to provide for your content.