1. Hammond Inclusive Teaching Project 1-25-12 workshop Project Progress & Intro to Differentiating Instruction

2. Progress Check September to January Formed teams Examined structure of co-teaching Introduced co-teachers to different models Informed rest of faculty about co-teaching Observed co-taught classrooms Provided feedback to co-teachers

3. So What? Are teams effective? Is the Trainer of Trainer model working? Are Ss in co-taught classes being served more effectively? Have co-teachers improved instruction? Have attitudes about co-teaching improved? Is the school moving forward with regard to co-teaching & differentiated instruction?

4. What’s Next? Project goals: Co-teaching, DI, and IEPs As we move into DI & IEP content…. Team changes? More time for observation? Instructional coaching? Focus on special ed teachers as change agents?

5. AGENDA Differentiating instruction Reflecting with peers who have same roles Time for team talk during lunch Model practices from the field Wrap up and plans

6. A Framework for Differentiating Level 1: Teach Inclusively For all students in inclusive classroom Level 2: Make Adjustments For students who need minor-to- moderate instructional changes Level 3: Use Specialized Strategies For students with more involved needs

7. Video Clips: Secondary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS45ZkIh _rA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axwGhfL N1Oo&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6WJdsb 0dfM&feature=relate

8. Part 1. Sample DI Strategies Peer Strategies Reciprocal teaching Flexible grouping Multi-sensory Input Visual Supports Graphic Organizers Curricular Strategies Repeated readings Working to mastery Learning Strategies Visualization Self-monitoring