1. W ELCOME TO B ACK TO S CHOOL N IGHT ! A UGUST 5, 2010 Ms. Shin Ms. Luzano Mrs. Azmi Mrs. Hughes Mrs. Garey Room 7/8

2. Q UESTION C ARDS Name Child’s name Email Telephone Question Put in basket

3. G OALS AND O BJECTIVES Create a safe environment for learning Joint communication with home and school Encourage responsible, independent behavior Increase academic and social needs through individual, cooperative group, and whole group experiences

4. WHAT IS THE CO-TAUGHT MODEL? SAIC (Specialized Academic Instruction Co- Taught) Model Collaborative, co-taught model in which special needs students are mainstreamed with typical peers Students are taught their grade level curriculum Third grade students are taught third grade curriculum Fourth grade students are taught fourth grade curriculum Accommodations provided based on individual need

5. S TRUCTURE OF OUR PROGRAM Students split into two heterogeneous groups (yellow group and green group) Mirror teaching Allows for smaller group instruction Varying levels of support provided within each group Switch groups every two weeks to ensure that both teachers work with all students

6. B ENEFITS OF A CO - TAUGHT MODEL Smaller class size 32 students total When split into yellow and green groups, 1:12 ratio at the most when including instructional aides Ability to provide more individualized instruction and attention for students Microcosm of real world Everyone is different Learn about tolerance and understanding Students see firsthand that everyone has their own unique strengths

7. C LASSROOM M ANAGEMENT Classroom Constitution Rewards Whole group: marbles (class party) Small group: table points (treasure box) Individual: Clips (L&S Savings for Business Day)

8. M ATHEMATICS Houghton Mifflin Publisher Called “Math Expressions” Website for parent information www.eduplace.com/math Homework helper

9. L ANGUAGE A RTS Houghton Mifflin Reading Series Continuing RTI Writing

10. H OMEWORK Daily Homework http://www.iusd.org/wp Physical Activity Reminder Binders Math Workbooks Reading Logs Math Logs

11. M ATH & R EADING L OGS Math Log Example Fluency Addition/subtraction Multiplication/division Reading Log Example

12. APAAS Alternative Program for Academically Accelerated Students Please review guidelines on www.iusd.org under Parent Resources => Gifted and Talented Educationwww.iusd.org District office is very strict on all deadlines, so it is important to review the information and keep the dates Teachers are informed by the district who is eligible for APAAS

13. F IELD T RIPS GabrielinoPlanetarium

14. R EMINDERS Conference sign-ups Free and Reduced Lunch Applications for everyone (available on school website) See office for questions PTA Volunteer Form Donations to Activity Fund Healthy Snacks Birthdays Allergies

15. P ARENT V OLUNTEERS Sign-ups Cameras Parent volunteer forms and guidelines Room parent

16. T HANK YOU ! Parent support Teamwork Building independence Looking forward to a great year!