1. Plan a teachers breakfast or lunch. Ask local coffee shops, restaurants and supermarkets to provide product or a discount, and ask parents to pitch in. 2. Donate a new coffeemaker, microwave, or other gift to the teachers' lounge. Ask parents for a small monetary donation if necessary. 3. Little [...]
Research indicates that cooperative learning increases achievement.
Imagine a dynamic classroom learning environment where traditional lectures and lessons are enhanced by additional projects and activities, aligned to standards.
It is important to understand that the roles of both general and special education teachers change when RTI is implemented. Students that may have previously been assigned to special education will now be in the general classroom and need differentiated instruction. Depending on how your secondary school implements RTI, general education teachers may need to be trained in techniques that support more targeted instruction. Special education teachers, on the other hand, may find that they now need to team teach in a general education setting or provide professional development for their general education colleagues.
In order for collaboration to be effective, you need time to plan together. If you don't have the time to discuss plans, review upcoming tests, consider recommended modifications and implementation of I.E.P. goals, it will be difficult if not impossible to have a successful inclusive classroom.