1. Causes and Cures in the Classroom
Innovation Showcase 12/10/14

2. Why do our students struggle?
Let’s brainstorm reasons why we think our students struggle with Reading, Writing, Math, and Behavior
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3. Is / Is Not Is: Teamwork, Not: Completed in isolation
Is: Diagnosed by investigating, Not: assuming the obvious from previous students
Is: Analyzing effective strategies, Not: Random interventions
Is: Going beyond one size fits all, Not: Grouping just because they are low overall
Is: a way of rethinking, Not: another program to add to your workload

4. You need to “Know the Student”
Academics concerns
Behavior Concerns
Strengths to Build On
What other information would be important?

5. Analyze Root Cause Keep asking why
Motivation Formula: Value x Expectancy
Be careful of Won’t and Can’t
Can’t solve the problem until you get to root cause
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6. Set A Clear and Measurable Goal
If we___________ then _________________
Goal should be attainable
Do not expect improvements overnight
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7. Decide How to Measure Student Progress
Be sure to chart the progress or even better have the student chart their progress
Don’t wait too long to measure
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8. Need an Action Plan Don’t reinvent the wheel Needs to be a priority
Get help to implement
Help students to understand that what they do Matters!

9. Your Turn
Use a copy of the book and take one of your students through the 5 step process for Math, Reading, Writing, or Behavior