Planning for the transition from grade school to middle school will begin several months before the actual transition occurs. Following is a process others have used in developing a successful transition plan.
This document outlines a five-step process for successfully transitioning a student with autism from elementary to middle school. Step I involves elementary school staff visiting the middle school to learn about differences and collect materials. Step II is planning the student's curriculum, goals and schedule. Step III prepares parents by discussing summer work and communicating with new teachers. Step IV prepares the student through social stories and visits to familiarize them. Step V involves informing and preparing middle school staff. The overall process aims to gather information, develop plans, and prepare the student, parents and staff for the transition to middle school.
The document summarizes a 5-day training seminar that Values Education teachers from Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School attended regarding the K-12 curriculum. Key points:
- The seminar was held from May 18-23, 2015 at the University of the Philippines Los Baรฑos and Makiling Highlands Resort. It covered topics like the K-12 program updates, teaching approaches, and differentiated instruction.
- Over the 5 days, teachers participated in group activities, watched informational videos, and had demonstration teachings to learn how to implement the new curriculum.
- On the last day, teachers from all sections came together and showcased performances highlighting what they learned about good Filipino values and
The trainee completed her secondary teaching practicum at a technical public school in Rรญo Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina. She was assigned to teach English to a class of 30 students between 14-15 years old, twice a week. The trainee observed the class teacher's lessons to learn about the students and context. She developed lesson plans focused on motivating students and using English actively. While there were challenges like disruptions and student apathy, some students engaged and learned without translations. The experience was valuable for the trainee to learn about adapting to different contexts and students' needs.
Educational levels in philippine educational systemCris Capilayan
ย
The document summarizes the educational system and curricula in the Philippines. It outlines the main levels of education as basic education from kindergarten through senior high school, technical vocational education, and higher education. It then describes the different types of curricula as recommended, written, taught, supported, assessed, learned, and hidden curricula. The various government agencies and organizations that oversee education and make curriculum recommendations are also identified.
1) The student completed their teaching practicum at Instituto San Miguel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where they planned and delivered lessons via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2) While the student initially struggled using technology for teaching, they became more confident over time in planning and delivering remote lessons.
3) Few students engaged with or submitted the remote activities, though the student felt it was a positive learning experience that contributed to their professional development.
The student reflects on their primary teaching practicums, choosing a combination of natural and PPP approaches which engaged students and helped them learn vocabulary and grammar naturally. For third form students, the student chose a story, video, songs and games, which students responded positively to but could have been more challenging. In kindergarten, some students were distracted or already knew the story, but most participated actively and used the target language, fulfilling the lesson aim. The student enjoyed working with sweet kids and hopes to continue growing as a teacher by taking more risks with activities.
Lyndsay J. Milaccio is seeking a position as a special education teacher. She has over 5 years of experience teaching special education students from ages 3 to 12. She holds initial New York State certification in early childhood education, childhood education, and students with disabilities. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in curriculum development and instructional technology from the University at Albany with a 4.0 GPA.
This lesson plan is for a 5th grade English class on the topic of "Our Family". The aims are to consolidate vocabulary about family members learned previously and practice using "have got" and asking questions. The plan includes 8 activities over 40 minutes, such as checking homework, repeating family members, asking questions about personal families, a reading activity, memory and word search games, and ordering days of the week. The activities target speaking, reading, and writing skills and involve whole class, individual, and group interactions.
This document outlines a five-step process for successfully transitioning a student with autism from elementary to middle school. Step I involves elementary school staff visiting the middle school to learn about differences and collect materials. Step II is planning the student's curriculum, goals and schedule. Step III prepares parents by discussing summer work and communicating with new teachers. Step IV prepares the student through social stories and visits to familiarize them. Step V involves informing and preparing middle school staff. The overall process aims to gather information, develop plans, and prepare the student, parents and staff for the transition to middle school.
The document summarizes a 5-day training seminar that Values Education teachers from Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School attended regarding the K-12 curriculum. Key points:
- The seminar was held from May 18-23, 2015 at the University of the Philippines Los Baรฑos and Makiling Highlands Resort. It covered topics like the K-12 program updates, teaching approaches, and differentiated instruction.
- Over the 5 days, teachers participated in group activities, watched informational videos, and had demonstration teachings to learn how to implement the new curriculum.
- On the last day, teachers from all sections came together and showcased performances highlighting what they learned about good Filipino values and
The trainee completed her secondary teaching practicum at a technical public school in Rรญo Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina. She was assigned to teach English to a class of 30 students between 14-15 years old, twice a week. The trainee observed the class teacher's lessons to learn about the students and context. She developed lesson plans focused on motivating students and using English actively. While there were challenges like disruptions and student apathy, some students engaged and learned without translations. The experience was valuable for the trainee to learn about adapting to different contexts and students' needs.
Educational levels in philippine educational systemCris Capilayan
ย
The document summarizes the educational system and curricula in the Philippines. It outlines the main levels of education as basic education from kindergarten through senior high school, technical vocational education, and higher education. It then describes the different types of curricula as recommended, written, taught, supported, assessed, learned, and hidden curricula. The various government agencies and organizations that oversee education and make curriculum recommendations are also identified.
1) The student completed their teaching practicum at Instituto San Miguel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where they planned and delivered lessons via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2) While the student initially struggled using technology for teaching, they became more confident over time in planning and delivering remote lessons.
3) Few students engaged with or submitted the remote activities, though the student felt it was a positive learning experience that contributed to their professional development.
The student reflects on their primary teaching practicums, choosing a combination of natural and PPP approaches which engaged students and helped them learn vocabulary and grammar naturally. For third form students, the student chose a story, video, songs and games, which students responded positively to but could have been more challenging. In kindergarten, some students were distracted or already knew the story, but most participated actively and used the target language, fulfilling the lesson aim. The student enjoyed working with sweet kids and hopes to continue growing as a teacher by taking more risks with activities.
Lyndsay J. Milaccio is seeking a position as a special education teacher. She has over 5 years of experience teaching special education students from ages 3 to 12. She holds initial New York State certification in early childhood education, childhood education, and students with disabilities. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in curriculum development and instructional technology from the University at Albany with a 4.0 GPA.
This lesson plan is for a 5th grade English class on the topic of "Our Family". The aims are to consolidate vocabulary about family members learned previously and practice using "have got" and asking questions. The plan includes 8 activities over 40 minutes, such as checking homework, repeating family members, asking questions about personal families, a reading activity, memory and word search games, and ordering days of the week. The activities target speaking, reading, and writing skills and involve whole class, individual, and group interactions.
This lesson plan is for a 5th grade English class on the topic of "Our Family". The aims are to consolidate vocabulary about family from the previous class and practice have got/has got, negatives, and questions. The objectives are to review family members, numbers, and days of the week. The lesson consists of 7 activities including checking homework, reviewing family trees, filling in numbers and family members, repeating riddles, asking and answering questions about personal families, a word search of family members, and ordering days of the week.
This document summarizes the science program at Calapan Elementary School in Tarlac Province, Philippines for the 2013-2014 school year. It provides details on the science curriculum, teacher qualifications, student performance on exams, laboratory equipment available, and challenges faced in providing quality science instruction with limited resources. The goal of the science program is to teach students to communicate about science and understand it as a human activity, rather than just facts to be memorized. Hands-on learning and incorporating science vocabulary into activities is emphasized to help students develop both language skills and scientific literacy.
Learning action cell plan of science teachers of esperidion f. encabo I memorial high school. Entails lots of programs and activities for one school year.
Martha Chase is a well-rounded and compassionate special education teacher with over 20 years of experience developing creative and effective lesson plans to accommodate students' unique needs. She has taught in various special education roles and created thematic cross-curricular lessons, employed special education strategies, and regularly communicated with parents.
The document outlines the key changes to the new National Curriculum that will be implemented in September 2014. It discusses the aims of focusing on core subjects like English, maths, and science. There will be higher expectations in these areas, including greater emphasis on grammar, phonics, arithmetic skills, and core scientific concepts. The history and geography curriculum will have increased content, and computing will now replace ICT. Assessment will move from leveling to yearly objectives, and there will be changes to testing and reporting procedures over the next few years as the new curriculum is fully implemented.
Bienvenidos al sitio virtual UNIVERSIDAD MAGISTER que contiene importantes trabajos de investigaciรณn de nuestros profesionales. Con estos Mares Azules esperamos cooperar en el Desarrollo Econรณmico y Social de Costa Rica y otras latitudes. Por tener Propiedad Intelectual, queda prohibida su reproducciรณn parcial o total, a excepciรณn de que los compartan como citas de autor o referencias bibliogrรกficas. Esta informaciรณn quedarรก a disposiciรณn en el portal www.umagister.com. Disfruten de este magno contenido bibliogrรกfico esperando sus amables comentarios, no sin antes agradecer al Ing. Jerry Gonzรกlez quien estรก administrando el sitio. Rectorรญa, Universidad Magister. โ 2019.
This document is an engagement report from a Learning Action Cell (LAC) session conducted at Aranguren Integrated School. The member, Bryan Dizon, indicates agreeing that he learned from colleagues, deepened his understanding of topics discussed, and intends to apply what he learned in his region. He participated actively and interacted with others. No further clarification or resources were needed. The session highlighted teaching strategies and activities that can be used in lessons. It allowed teachers to share developed lesson plans and teaching strategies through demonstration lessons in Mathematics and ESP. Appropriate learning outcomes aligned with standards were presented along with the use of instructional materials and ICT to support teaching and learning.
This document contains assessments of 5 students' development in various competencies related to guidance and counseling. It was prepared by Michelle A. Panimbatan for the school year 2020-2021. Each student's assessment consists of checks in boxes to indicate their level of development in each competency according to a provided scale, with remarks provided if needed. The competencies cover areas like valuing oneself and others, decision making, academic skills, community engagement, and life goals.
The document provides an overview of a typical day for a second grade class. It outlines the daily schedule, including morning work, specials, writing, literacy block, recess, math, and more. It discusses second grade expectations around developing student effort and responsibility. Homework and grading policies are also summarized. The document concludes by outlining the second grade curriculum, including units on math, literacy, social studies, science, and technology.
This document provides details about a pilot programme and action research study conducted at Concepcion National High School in Busuanga, Philippines from June to November 2014. The study examined the impact of a mindfulness-based and community rebuilding intervention on learners affected by Typhoon Yolanda. 252 students and 25 teachers participated in a week-long intervention and were asked to complete workbooks and surveys over the following months. The study aimed to understand the issues faced by students, evaluate how community members responded to student-led change projects, and determine if the intervention helped develop students' emotional resilience.
This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching first grade special education students the months of the year. The students have varied backgrounds and around half have ADHD, so the plan focuses on hands-on, interactive activities. The objectives are for students to recite and order the months, create a calendar, and work in groups on month posters. Methods include a sing-along video, calendar and poster projects, and reading books related to each month. Materials include a projector, video, art supplies, and books. Students will participate through the video, calendar projects, presentations, and discussions. The plan will be evaluated based on students' ability to recite and order the months, with adjustments made as needed.
This document outlines guidelines for an infant curriculum and assessment criteria for a bilingual Spanish-English project. It describes the objectives of promoting both languages through an integrated curriculum. A working party was formed to develop guidelines, consulting infant schools in the project. The guidelines focus on developing children holistically through topics that also teach language, literacy, math and science skills. Assessment focuses on vocabulary, language accuracy and competencies. The importance of developing children's cognitive, physical, emotional, social and cultural abilities is emphasized.
This lesson plan is for an 8th grade social studies class on the topic of scarcity. The goals are for students to identify important classroom objects, analyze the problem of scarcity, and create distribution paths to solve scarcity problems. Students will be split into groups, each given a scarcity problem to analyze and solve. They will then share solutions between groups before presenting to the class. The lesson aims to help students understand scarcity, its impacts, and how to address it through distribution of limited resources.
This document provides curriculum guidelines for a bilingual Spanish-English education program for children ages 3-16. It outlines four key areas of focus: 1) an integrated project approach, 2) teaching through topics, 3) developing social skills, and 4) literacy skills. The goal is to provide an education that promotes acquisition of both languages and awareness of both cultures through collaboration between Spanish and English teachers.
This document provides information about the Ninth Grade Academy program at Titusville High School, a small high school in northwest Pennsylvania. It summarizes several elements of the Ninth Grade Academy including having core teachers share common students and be physically located together, implementing a Ninth Grade block schedule and dedicated lunch, and having a Ninth Grade student assistance program team to provide classroom intervention. It also describes the IGNITE program for ninth graders to help with the transition to high school, covering topics like schedules, expectations, and conflicts. Directed learning and reward systems are utilized to encourage positive behavior. Technology integration training and resources like laptop labs and Promethean boards are part of the program. The goal is to establish a path for lifelong learning
This document contains a teacher classroom observation rating checklist. It lists 5 categories that will be observed: classroom preparation/management, teaching-learning process, classroom interaction, observation/assessment of pupils, and test results. Each category contains several indicators that will be rated on a scale from poor to outstanding to provide an overall evaluation of the teacher's classroom performance.
Constance Blackburn has over 20 years of experience in elementary education, having worked as a teacher and aide in various grades from pre-K to 8th grade. She has taught in several states while following her husband in the military. She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and several teaching certifications. Blackburn strives to present material in engaging ways and set high expectations for students. Feedback from administrators and colleagues highlight her commitment to student growth and academic success.
Notes on the need for curriculum planning & developmentCecille Gagap
ย
The document discusses the need for curriculum planning and development in the Philippines given the changes in education over the past decades. Key developments include the Philippine Commission to Survey Philippine Education's recommendations in the 1970s that were adopted as policy changes. These included setting national development goals, establishing regional science centers, and upgrading agricultural education. Education must be dynamic and respond to societal challenges and needs. It aims to both transmit and modify cultural heritage while promoting human and societal development. In response to calls for education relevance and quality, numerous innovations were introduced in the 1970s like work-oriented curriculums and the K+12 program. Survey results from 1975 suggested improvements were needed to elementary education quality.
The document discusses localization and contextualization in teaching. It defines localization as adapting the curriculum to local conditions and relating content and teaching methods to the local environment. Contextualization means developing skills and knowledge in students by presenting new concepts in meaningful, real-life contexts. The K-12 curriculum allows schools to localize and contextualize lessons based on their educational and social contexts. Localization maximizes available materials and anchors teaching to learners' lives. It also encourages using local problems and strategies to address issues. Localization and contextualization can enrich all learning areas while respecting diversity.
Planning for a student's transition to a new grade level or school should begin early and involve teachers from both the current and receiving classrooms. Key steps in the process include exchanging relevant student information, allowing the receiving teacher to observe the student, identifying support staff, addressing any student anxieties, and scheduling orientation visits to familiarize the student with the new environment and key contacts. The transition process should also explore the student's interests, needs, goals, and identify peer supports.
- The school has around 20 students per classroom from ages 2 to 17 years old. It aims to provide a holistic education through various extracurricular activities and emphasis on both academic and personal growth.
- Students have high English proficiency but struggled on Spanish language tests due to being taught most subjects in English from a young age. Support has been added to improve Spanish skills.
- Three key factors for designing quality education are implementing support for students with learning difficulties, determining an updated curriculum, and ongoing teacher training. Challenges include gaining agreement on support plans and determining curriculum approach. Strengths include a collaborative teaching team.
- To effectively plan lessons, more observation of different age groups and subjects is needed to fully
This lesson plan is for a 5th grade English class on the topic of "Our Family". The aims are to consolidate vocabulary about family from the previous class and practice have got/has got, negatives, and questions. The objectives are to review family members, numbers, and days of the week. The lesson consists of 7 activities including checking homework, reviewing family trees, filling in numbers and family members, repeating riddles, asking and answering questions about personal families, a word search of family members, and ordering days of the week.
This document summarizes the science program at Calapan Elementary School in Tarlac Province, Philippines for the 2013-2014 school year. It provides details on the science curriculum, teacher qualifications, student performance on exams, laboratory equipment available, and challenges faced in providing quality science instruction with limited resources. The goal of the science program is to teach students to communicate about science and understand it as a human activity, rather than just facts to be memorized. Hands-on learning and incorporating science vocabulary into activities is emphasized to help students develop both language skills and scientific literacy.
Learning action cell plan of science teachers of esperidion f. encabo I memorial high school. Entails lots of programs and activities for one school year.
Martha Chase is a well-rounded and compassionate special education teacher with over 20 years of experience developing creative and effective lesson plans to accommodate students' unique needs. She has taught in various special education roles and created thematic cross-curricular lessons, employed special education strategies, and regularly communicated with parents.
The document outlines the key changes to the new National Curriculum that will be implemented in September 2014. It discusses the aims of focusing on core subjects like English, maths, and science. There will be higher expectations in these areas, including greater emphasis on grammar, phonics, arithmetic skills, and core scientific concepts. The history and geography curriculum will have increased content, and computing will now replace ICT. Assessment will move from leveling to yearly objectives, and there will be changes to testing and reporting procedures over the next few years as the new curriculum is fully implemented.
Bienvenidos al sitio virtual UNIVERSIDAD MAGISTER que contiene importantes trabajos de investigaciรณn de nuestros profesionales. Con estos Mares Azules esperamos cooperar en el Desarrollo Econรณmico y Social de Costa Rica y otras latitudes. Por tener Propiedad Intelectual, queda prohibida su reproducciรณn parcial o total, a excepciรณn de que los compartan como citas de autor o referencias bibliogrรกficas. Esta informaciรณn quedarรก a disposiciรณn en el portal www.umagister.com. Disfruten de este magno contenido bibliogrรกfico esperando sus amables comentarios, no sin antes agradecer al Ing. Jerry Gonzรกlez quien estรก administrando el sitio. Rectorรญa, Universidad Magister. โ 2019.
This document is an engagement report from a Learning Action Cell (LAC) session conducted at Aranguren Integrated School. The member, Bryan Dizon, indicates agreeing that he learned from colleagues, deepened his understanding of topics discussed, and intends to apply what he learned in his region. He participated actively and interacted with others. No further clarification or resources were needed. The session highlighted teaching strategies and activities that can be used in lessons. It allowed teachers to share developed lesson plans and teaching strategies through demonstration lessons in Mathematics and ESP. Appropriate learning outcomes aligned with standards were presented along with the use of instructional materials and ICT to support teaching and learning.
This document contains assessments of 5 students' development in various competencies related to guidance and counseling. It was prepared by Michelle A. Panimbatan for the school year 2020-2021. Each student's assessment consists of checks in boxes to indicate their level of development in each competency according to a provided scale, with remarks provided if needed. The competencies cover areas like valuing oneself and others, decision making, academic skills, community engagement, and life goals.
The document provides an overview of a typical day for a second grade class. It outlines the daily schedule, including morning work, specials, writing, literacy block, recess, math, and more. It discusses second grade expectations around developing student effort and responsibility. Homework and grading policies are also summarized. The document concludes by outlining the second grade curriculum, including units on math, literacy, social studies, science, and technology.
This document provides details about a pilot programme and action research study conducted at Concepcion National High School in Busuanga, Philippines from June to November 2014. The study examined the impact of a mindfulness-based and community rebuilding intervention on learners affected by Typhoon Yolanda. 252 students and 25 teachers participated in a week-long intervention and were asked to complete workbooks and surveys over the following months. The study aimed to understand the issues faced by students, evaluate how community members responded to student-led change projects, and determine if the intervention helped develop students' emotional resilience.
This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching first grade special education students the months of the year. The students have varied backgrounds and around half have ADHD, so the plan focuses on hands-on, interactive activities. The objectives are for students to recite and order the months, create a calendar, and work in groups on month posters. Methods include a sing-along video, calendar and poster projects, and reading books related to each month. Materials include a projector, video, art supplies, and books. Students will participate through the video, calendar projects, presentations, and discussions. The plan will be evaluated based on students' ability to recite and order the months, with adjustments made as needed.
This document outlines guidelines for an infant curriculum and assessment criteria for a bilingual Spanish-English project. It describes the objectives of promoting both languages through an integrated curriculum. A working party was formed to develop guidelines, consulting infant schools in the project. The guidelines focus on developing children holistically through topics that also teach language, literacy, math and science skills. Assessment focuses on vocabulary, language accuracy and competencies. The importance of developing children's cognitive, physical, emotional, social and cultural abilities is emphasized.
This lesson plan is for an 8th grade social studies class on the topic of scarcity. The goals are for students to identify important classroom objects, analyze the problem of scarcity, and create distribution paths to solve scarcity problems. Students will be split into groups, each given a scarcity problem to analyze and solve. They will then share solutions between groups before presenting to the class. The lesson aims to help students understand scarcity, its impacts, and how to address it through distribution of limited resources.
This document provides curriculum guidelines for a bilingual Spanish-English education program for children ages 3-16. It outlines four key areas of focus: 1) an integrated project approach, 2) teaching through topics, 3) developing social skills, and 4) literacy skills. The goal is to provide an education that promotes acquisition of both languages and awareness of both cultures through collaboration between Spanish and English teachers.
This document provides information about the Ninth Grade Academy program at Titusville High School, a small high school in northwest Pennsylvania. It summarizes several elements of the Ninth Grade Academy including having core teachers share common students and be physically located together, implementing a Ninth Grade block schedule and dedicated lunch, and having a Ninth Grade student assistance program team to provide classroom intervention. It also describes the IGNITE program for ninth graders to help with the transition to high school, covering topics like schedules, expectations, and conflicts. Directed learning and reward systems are utilized to encourage positive behavior. Technology integration training and resources like laptop labs and Promethean boards are part of the program. The goal is to establish a path for lifelong learning
This document contains a teacher classroom observation rating checklist. It lists 5 categories that will be observed: classroom preparation/management, teaching-learning process, classroom interaction, observation/assessment of pupils, and test results. Each category contains several indicators that will be rated on a scale from poor to outstanding to provide an overall evaluation of the teacher's classroom performance.
Constance Blackburn has over 20 years of experience in elementary education, having worked as a teacher and aide in various grades from pre-K to 8th grade. She has taught in several states while following her husband in the military. She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and several teaching certifications. Blackburn strives to present material in engaging ways and set high expectations for students. Feedback from administrators and colleagues highlight her commitment to student growth and academic success.
Notes on the need for curriculum planning & developmentCecille Gagap
ย
The document discusses the need for curriculum planning and development in the Philippines given the changes in education over the past decades. Key developments include the Philippine Commission to Survey Philippine Education's recommendations in the 1970s that were adopted as policy changes. These included setting national development goals, establishing regional science centers, and upgrading agricultural education. Education must be dynamic and respond to societal challenges and needs. It aims to both transmit and modify cultural heritage while promoting human and societal development. In response to calls for education relevance and quality, numerous innovations were introduced in the 1970s like work-oriented curriculums and the K+12 program. Survey results from 1975 suggested improvements were needed to elementary education quality.
The document discusses localization and contextualization in teaching. It defines localization as adapting the curriculum to local conditions and relating content and teaching methods to the local environment. Contextualization means developing skills and knowledge in students by presenting new concepts in meaningful, real-life contexts. The K-12 curriculum allows schools to localize and contextualize lessons based on their educational and social contexts. Localization maximizes available materials and anchors teaching to learners' lives. It also encourages using local problems and strategies to address issues. Localization and contextualization can enrich all learning areas while respecting diversity.
Planning for a student's transition to a new grade level or school should begin early and involve teachers from both the current and receiving classrooms. Key steps in the process include exchanging relevant student information, allowing the receiving teacher to observe the student, identifying support staff, addressing any student anxieties, and scheduling orientation visits to familiarize the student with the new environment and key contacts. The transition process should also explore the student's interests, needs, goals, and identify peer supports.
- The school has around 20 students per classroom from ages 2 to 17 years old. It aims to provide a holistic education through various extracurricular activities and emphasis on both academic and personal growth.
- Students have high English proficiency but struggled on Spanish language tests due to being taught most subjects in English from a young age. Support has been added to improve Spanish skills.
- Three key factors for designing quality education are implementing support for students with learning difficulties, determining an updated curriculum, and ongoing teacher training. Challenges include gaining agreement on support plans and determining curriculum approach. Strengths include a collaborative teaching team.
- To effectively plan lessons, more observation of different age groups and subjects is needed to fully
This document summarizes an observation of a school and classroom environment conducted by a field study student. The school campus was located in an urban community and served a socioeconomically diverse population. While the buildings and facilities were in usable condition, some maintenance could improve the environment. The classroom observed had basic facilities but was overcrowded with 52 students in a space designed for 40-45. The student concluded that the school and classroom environments can impact learning and that creating a supportive, engaging environment is important for child and adolescent development.
This document contains a daily lesson log for a Grade 11-12 class taught by Lucio D. Parcutela. Over the course of a week, the students will cover topics in Psychosocial Empowerment and General Mathematics. The objectives are to get to know each other, establish class rules, take a diagnostic exam, analyze exam questions, and learn about knowing oneself during adolescence. A variety of activities are outlined, including class introductions, diagnostic exams, group discussions, and self-reflection exercises. The teacher will evaluate student learning through formative assessments and identify students who require additional support.
This document is a daily lesson log for an 11th-12th grade social studies class. It outlines the objectives, content, learning resources, procedures, and reflections for lessons taught between September 23-26 on the topics of social stratification, social organization, and kinship ties. The objectives are to understand social stratification based on wealth, power and prestige and analyze aspects of social organization and one's role in social groups. Over the course of the week, students engaged in lectures, group presentations, discussions on family structures and marriage traditions, and developing their understanding through examples and applying concepts to daily life. The teacher reflected on students' mastery of the content and next steps to improve instruction.
The document discusses differentiated instruction, which is an approach to teaching that aims to meet the needs of diverse learners. It involves adjusting content, process, products, and assessments based on student readiness, interests, and learning profiles. Some key elements of differentiation include focusing on essentials, attending to student differences, adapting instruction based on ongoing assessment, and allowing student choice and flexibility. The document provides examples of instructional strategies for differentiation, such as anchor activities, centers/stations, layered curriculum, tiered lessons, entry points, academic contracts, and compacting.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLGY - THEORIES OF INSTRUCTION - INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA - (861...EqraBaig
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This document discusses various theories and strategies related to instruction and instructional media. It begins by outlining the benefits of developing a theory of instruction, such as helping teachers understand the nature of instruction and facilitating the design of instruction. It then discusses factors to consider when developing a theory of instruction, including that instruction is both an art and science. The document also covers developing learner profiles, including the key areas of basic data, lifestyle, infrastructure, and study habits. It provides examples of how to apply learner profile information when designing distance education materials. Finally, it discusses various instructional strategies like lecture, discussion, group instruction, and simulated instruction; outlining their purpose, advantages, and disadvantages.
This was a sample textbook I made in my Education 406 class. It includes a table of contents with various chapters as well as a further in depth analysis of 2 of the chapters.
Group 1 nature_and_purpose_of_curriculumJohn Ervin
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The document discusses various concepts of curriculum including traditional, emerging, and progressive perspectives. Under the traditional concept, curriculum is viewed as a program of subjects to be taught with the teacher at the center. An example is provided of the Philippines' Basic Education Curriculum from 2002 which follows this model. The emerging concept sees curriculum as evolving based on students' interests and needs, with more flexibility and collaboration. Key features include being non-linear, cyclical, and responsive. Progressive views define curriculum as the total experiences and learning of the individual, not just courses. Thinkers like Dewey, Caswell, and Tyler provided definitions and models that emphasized experience and reflective thinking over rigid subject listings.
This document contains a daily lesson log for an 8th grade English class covering social issues. Over the course of a week, students will learn to identify social, moral, and economic issues discussed in texts and real-world scenarios. They will analyze examples to determine what constitutes a social issue and understand how literature can reflect social problems. Activities will include defining issues, analyzing case studies in groups, and discussing how addressing issues can promote social justice. The teacher will evaluate students' abilities to recognize issues and propose solutions, and reflect on teaching methods and students' progress.
Clinical Field Experience B Humanities Instructional and EngagemeWilheminaRossi174
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Clinical Field Experience B: Humanities Instructional and Engagement Strategies 2
I picked Ms. Dawnโs class at Childrenโs of America in Fredericksburg Virginia, for this week's field excursion. Unbeknownst to me, parent teacher conferences were held last week, providing me with a wealth of experience listening to/observing parent participation and cooperation with their kid and their child's instructor. Despite the fact that I was not permitted to speak to the parents on Ms. Dawn's behalf, I was given the chance to assist Ms. Dawn in planning the meeting and conducting two of the sessions. Apart from that, I was given the bulk of my time in the classroom to engage and interact with the kids, which frequently needed me to utilize my own personal group problem-solving abilities to keep the students on task and focused on the activities at hand. This was a fantastic opportunity for me to meet with the parents and families of Ms. Dawn's remarkable children as well as watch, practice, and reinforce my own problem-solving abilities.
I've always known that leadership and collaboration are critical in any classroom, but I had to take a step back and evaluate just how difficult it is to manage all of the responsibilities that come with being an educator, particularly leadership, social skills, and collaborative practices. Ms. Paddock was able to provide me with a great deal of guidance as I prepare to teach my own class and work with my own students and families. "Your students' parents will (ideally) be their child's number one fan," Ms. Dawn said, "and as an educator, you ought to be their number one fan as well." Make use of this common ground to tell parents how important their child's success is to you as their educator; parents will appreciate it, and kids will become more interested!"
Educators are aware of how kids develop and flourish. They understand that learning and development processes differ from person to person and across cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical domains. To accommodate these variances, instructors must be able to create and administer developmentally appropriate and demanding learning experiences that are adaptable. The educator meets students where they are, which means they begin with what the student already understands, then they provide guidance and ongoing support as needed. This will change depending on the issue. When introducing new topics, scaffolding is beneficial. The educator scaffolds information and/or assignments based on the student's specific requirements. Educators evaluate individual and group performance on a regular basis in order to plan and alter education to fulfill students' requirements in each area of development (cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical), as well as scaffold instruction for the next level of growth. The strategy involved when interacting with the students started with first understanding their needs and secondly addressing ...
This document contains a daily lesson log for a Grade 7 English class. It outlines the objectives, content, learning resources, and procedures for a lesson on a "Write Ups Museum" where students will showcase writing pieces they created during the quarter grouped by genre. The lesson will have students recall, gather information for, and give insights on their presentations, as well as express beliefs about their masterpieces. Groups will prepare 10 examples of their assigned genre and creatively present them during a viewing session. The teacher will reflect on students' progress and which teaching strategies were most effective.
Distance Learning Pack System Guidance DocumentHeather Neal
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This document provides guidance for schools on developing effective Distance Learning Packs (DLPs) to support the continued education of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller (GRT) pupils who may travel for periods during the school year. It outlines barriers to DLP implementation, legal responsibilities of schools and parents to provide education, and best practices for creating comprehensive DLPs that maintain pupil engagement and progress while travelling. The guidance aims to help schools develop high-quality DLPs and support all pupils in achieving their full potential.
This professional development program aims to teach strategies for making social studies content more accessible to diverse learners. Over three days, teachers and staff will learn about content enhancement, collaboration techniques like co-teaching, and differentiated instruction including Universal Design for Learning. The schedule outlines objectives, icebreakers, and activities to help participants develop skills for planning and instructing social studies in an inclusive classroom.
The document summarizes a class called "Focus on Success" that teaches 7th and 8th grade students at Sheppard Middle School time management, goal setting, and study skills. The class meets during a 35-minute advisory period each day except Thursday. It uses tools like binder checks and grade reports to encourage organization and accountability. The goal is to promote a college-going culture and close achievement gaps by directly teaching skills needed for academic success.
This document provides information about Trinity Chapel Academy's media center facilities, policies, and plans for improvement. It includes photos of the media center space and descriptions of the various sections. A survey of students and staff identified positives like friendly staff and check-out abilities, as well as needs like more technology, seating, and resources. The media center policies outline collaboration with teachers, accessibility, organization, and circulation procedures. Suggested changes aim to better support instruction and use of the space.
This document describes contextual factors about a school in Talcahuano, Chile that should be considered when planning lessons. It provides details about the school's location in a low-middle class neighborhood, its socioeconomic profile, and diverse student body. It also describes two students - one shy girl and one participative student - and how their characteristics could impact lesson planning. Finally, it notes two physical aspects of the classroom - assigned seating and lack of technology - and their implications for instructional strategies without those resources.
NCS Learning Support Teacher - Position DescriptionMelanie Morris
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This document outlines the responsibilities of a part-time Learning Support Teacher. The key responsibilities include developing and implementing academic programs for students with learning needs, coordinating teacher aides, supporting classroom teachers in implementing education plans, arranging assessments with outside professionals, and administering standardized tests. The position requires a teaching degree, first aid certification, and experience writing education plans and assessments. Duties involve assisting students, collaborating with teachers, and engaging in professional development.
This project aims to teach 7th and 8th grade students at Sheppard Middle School study skills, goal-setting, and time management. The class "Focus on Success" will be offered during advisory periods. Students will learn a new "Personal Development Tool" each week and complete assignments like grade checks and binder organization. The course aims to promote higher achievement for all students and a college-going culture.
This document celebrates successes and struggles of children with developmental disabilities at The Hope Institute. It discusses how celebrating both small successes and efforts helps motivate the children to keep trying. It provides examples of children like Rohan who began wearing new clothes, Zachary who is learning language in speech therapy, and Mark who benefits from physical activity in the sensory gym to prepare for classroom learning. The document encourages donations to support The Hope Institute's services.
Entering adult life with autism - The Autism Program of IllinoisThe Hope Institute
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This document provides information for families of teens and young adults with autism or other developmental disabilities about important considerations as they enter adulthood. It discusses gaining identification documents at age 18, health care options, forms of legal protection like powers of attorney and guardianship, voter registration, community resources, government assistance programs for income and health insurance, and developmental disability services. The goal is to help families understand new rights and responsibilities as well as benefits and protections available to support independence and quality of life for their young adult with special needs.
The document summarizes upcoming events at HILA including no school days, Lincoln Park Zoo field trips for students, Donors Choose projects that benefited classrooms, the importance of being on time to school, and the Families of HILA meeting on January 30th. It provides details on the zoo partnership that allows inquiry-based programs for students, thanks donors who contributed to successful Donors Choose projects, and reminds of the attendance policy and importance of arriving before 8am.
This document provides information about upcoming events at the Hope Institute Learning Academy (HILA) including the last day of school before winter break on December 21, 2012 and the return to school on January 7, 2013. It discusses the science fair winners, success of a food drive fundraiser, and preparation for standardized testing. Important January dates are noted including a reptile presentation for students who earned reward points and a teacher institute day with no school.
The Families of HILA group will meet on November 28 at 6pm in the HILA Auditorium. A light dinner and childcare will be provided. All parents attending the meeting will be entered to win a $25 Target gift card. The second annual HILA Science Fair projects are due no later than November 27. The Fall Festival assembly for grades K-2 will be at 12:45pm and for grades 3-5 at 2pm on November 21. Families of HILA will also hold a bake sale that day.
The Hope Institute for Children and Families was founded in 1957 in Springfield, Illinois by Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Jordan to provide specialized education and support for their daughter Judith Ann and other children with multiple disabilities. It has since grown into a statewide organization serving thousands of families each year. The Hope Institute provides residential, educational, clinical and vocational programs across multiple campuses in central Illinois and Chicago to support children with disabilities and help them reach their full potential.
The Families of HILA will meet on October 30th at 6pm to discuss upcoming events. The PRIDE Party Fall Festival will be held on November 1st for students who have earned 20 points. The second annual Science Fair will take place in November with projects due by the 27th.
The document discusses Brionna, a 9-year-old girl with developmental disabilities who was placed at The Hope Institute after her mother could no longer care for her. It describes how Hope has provided Brionna with structured support, speech therapy, and activities. It also discusses the organization's plans to build more homes on campus to help children transition to independent living. The mother is grateful to Hope for helping her daughter thrive.
The student newsletter from the Hope Institute Learning Academy covers several topics discussed in their after school program. These include app reviews, online safety, website reviews, bullying/cyber-bullying, upcoming holidays, author/illustrator birthdays, book reviews, healthy living tips, and announcements about their upcoming Scholastic Book Fair and new Birthday Book Program. Recommended resources highlighted include the National Geographic magazine and website, and the website of author/illustrator Ed Emberley.
The document announces upcoming events at the Hope Institute Learning Academy (HILA) such as a parent social, PRIDE incentive party for students, and a parent workshop on using Pearson's online portal. It also discusses HILA's participation in an international reading event and the need for volunteers at an upcoming book fair. The final section provides background on the various programs offered through The Hope Institute for Children & Families.
This document provides tips for feeding a cat using a checklist. The directions are to cut out individual check boxes from the page, attach them to the cat's food dish area, and check each box as each feeding task is completed, such as filling the food dish and giving fresh water. The checklist is meant to help structure and monitor the process of feeding the cat.
This document provides tips for feeding a dog using a checklist. The directions explain how to cut out individual check boxes from the page and attach them to the dog's food dish. As each step of feeding the dog is completed, such as filling the food bowl or giving fresh water, the corresponding check box can be placed in an empty box. This allows the person feeding the dog to keep track of the process using a visual checklist.
This document provides relaxation scripts to help individuals with autism spectrum disorders relax and reduce stress and anxiety. It was prepared by The TAP Service Center at The Hope Institute for Children and Families and contains scripts focused on deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, and meditation to promote calm.
This document provides tips for addressing specific toilet training problems that may occur with children on the autism spectrum. It lists several common issues such as resisting sitting on the toilet, being afraid of flushing, overly interested in flushing, playing in the water, playing with toilet paper, resisting being cleaned, having bad aim, and retaining when the diaper is removed. For each problem, it provides multiple strategies to try, such as using visual cues, changing materials, adding distractions, and cutting diapers gradually. The overall goal is to make the toilet training process more comfortable and successful for children with autism.
Preparation, commitment, and consistency are key to successful toilet training. Create a baseline chart and picture schedule of the routine. Choose a consistent word for using the bathroom. Reward dryness and going to the bathroom, but not accidents. Gradually increase time between bathroom trips and work on independence with prompts. Bowel training requires regularity and relaxation.
This document describes a 5-point voice scale to help children with autism spectrum disorders understand appropriate voice volumes for different situations. A level 5 voice is very loud for emergencies only, while a level 1 voice means being silent. The scale provides examples of when to use each voice level, from loud outdoor play (level 4) to quiet whispering (level 2) to silent listening (level 1). Teachers can point to the numbered scale to remind students of the appropriate voice level.
This document provides tips for using social stories to help children with autism spectrum disorders understand social situations and expectations. Social stories are brief descriptive stories that explain social cues, activities, and rules in concrete terms. They should be written from the child's perspective and include descriptive, perspective, and directive sentences. When using social stories, they should be read to the child in a calm setting and the desired behavior should be modeled. The stories can then be read just before relevant social situations.
Giving children choices allows them to feel in control and more willing to cooperate. Offering limited choices of two options provides structure while allowing decision making practice. When presenting choices, discuss potential outcomes but do not interfere with the natural consequences of their decision. Using choices helps children learn to make their own decisions from a young age for small choices and builds skills for more important life choices.
The Incredible 5-Point Scale is a strategy that involves rating behaviors on a visual scale to help children understand and manage their own feelings and behavior. It breaks behaviors down into concrete levels from 1 to 5. Implementing the scale involves choosing a target behavior, defining the levels, developing a story or visual, introducing the scale to the child, and practicing rating behaviors. The scale provides a non-judgmental way for children, parents, and caregivers to communicate about behavior regulation and reduce power struggles.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
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This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
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In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
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- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
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-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
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This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
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Ivรกn Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the bodyโs response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Communicating effectively and consistently with students can help them feel at ease during their learning experience and provide the instructor with a communication trail to track the course's progress. This workshop will take you through constructing an engaging course container to facilitate effective communication.
Constructing Your Course Container for Effective Communication
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Going to middle school tip sheet
1. Going to Middle School
In any given class, the student may find no familiar faces. The student changes classes every period
and also has certain classes for only a semester. There will be a greater demand for independence in
work habits. The homework will be more complex and involve more hours of work. There will also be
more complex social demands.
There are also opportunities that were not available in elementary school. Planning for the transition
from grade school to middle school will begin several months before the actual transition occurs.
Following is a process others have used in developing a successful transition plan.
Step I: Preparation during the last year in elementary school
Itโs a good idea for the elementary school team to visit the middle school to:
o Meet teachers and administrators in the school
o Learn about important differences between elementary and middle school
o Collect some textbooks or course outlines to help determine placement level
o Obtain information for the parents about the new school, including its
faculty, opportunities, challenges, policy, rules and traditions
o Develop a list of important skills that the student might need in the new
school
Step II: Planning the curriculum, goals and schedule for the fall transition to middle school
The elementary school team can:
o Gather information, prior to the individual educational program (IEP)
meeting about the studentโs strengths, challenges, interests and need for
technology, support and accommodations/modifications
o Discuss a schedule with the parents and middle school team regarding the
studentโs need for balance in his schedule (breaks and opportunity for
resource support
o Develop a list of helpful strategies, a portfolio or a video that shows the
studentโs personality and strengths
Step III: Preparing the parents
The elementary school team can:
o Discuss with parents how they can assist their child over the summer to be
ready
o Share materials to familiarize parents and student with new school (map &
handbook)
o Discuss how the parents can communicate with the new teachers to ensure
easy transition. Provide info about school activities and faculty expectations
regarding homework
o Discuss parent support and booster groups so parents become involved in
activities
o Discuss an ongoing means of communication with the middle school contact
person
Step IV: Preparing the student
The parents or school team can:
o Write a social story or series or stories to help the student prepare for the
change
2. o Allow the student to have as many visits to the new school as needed
o Practice a walking route to classes and opening and closing their locker
o Identify important areas such as: bus stop, homeroom, bathrooms, cafeteria,
gym, etc.
o Review the yearbook to familiarlize with faculty and school activities during
the year
o Take the student to parent-teacher orientation
o Practice scripts so the child knows where to get help and requesting for a
quiet place to calm down (practice routes)
o Prepare the student that each teacher has different rules and procedures
Step V: Preparing the staff
The middle school or autism support team can:
o Inform the teaching staff as soon as possible they will be receiving a child
with ASD
o Plan how teachers will be prepared, informed and supported
o Provide staff with info packets with names of videos, books and Web sites
about ASD
o Identify an older student who can serve as a mentor to the student with ASD
during the new school termโฆhave the children meet and spend time getting
acquainted
o Assist staff and aides so they are ready for adaptations/modifications for the
first week
o Advise staff they will need to closely monitor comprehension of materials,
since many ASD students memorize information without processing or
understanding it
o Discuss expectations with the parents regarding the amount of homework and
their role in meeting due dates and completing assignments
*This list is geared toward the needs of students who will be active in general education classrooms.
Many of the same steps are appropriate for the student who will be in more restrictive programs.
Individual steps should be added to the list to meet the needs of specific students and the school
system. Many of the same strategies will be used when entering high school.
*Materials provided by ASA Autism Society of America