Following is an example of how a student’s instructional support plan is developed:
• Review and Needs Assessment – A careful review of the
student’s past performance and the identification of strengths and needs by instructional support and subject teachers takes place.
• Profile – A learning styles profile is determined (e.g., how best does the student learn?). • Integrated Planning – An overall plan for curriculum adaptations and modifications is outlined.
• Materials – The appropriate text and materials for use in
necessary subjects and classes are determined.
• Goal Setting – Students, faculty, and subject teachers meet at
the beginning of each year (or more frequently if necessary) to develop a set of personal goals.
• Best Practices – The teaching strategies and adaptations used
in instructional support sessions and classes are matched with the student’s needs. The use of best practices is monitored to ensure progress.
• Individualized Meetings – 1:2 meetings within the academic day provide individualized instruction in learning skills and strategies.
• Evaluation – An evaluation plan monitors how well the
program is being implemented both in classes and instructional support sessions and determines the progress of goals.
• Collaboration – Weekly meetings between instructional support teachers and subject teachers allow for frequent opportunities to adapt and adjust the student’s curriculum.
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