A Shared Responsibility: Helping You to Help Them (2.5 hours)
This workshop addresses the idea that teaching is a “Shared Responsibility.” It examines the difference between and IEP and a 504 Plan as well as the difference between a modification and an accommodation. Teachers will gain understanding and expertise in how to modify assignments, projects and assessments so that Mods and Accommodations are addressed with fidelity.
Activity 1: “Wherefore Art Thou? “
Activity 2: Maurice Elias: 8 values
Activity 3: IEP Acronyms: How many do you know?
Move into the 14 categories
What is the difference between an IEP and a 504?
What are Modifications and Accommodations? How are they the same? How are they different?
Activity 4: In Teams: Name That Support!: Teachers work in groups to address phrases on cards and decide whether the support is a modification or an accommodation.
How do teachers (who are not Special Ed teachers) find a “comfort level” in implementing Mods and Accommodations?
Does it reduce the integrity of your course?
Is it cheating?
Examine the “equity visual” for discussion
Activity 5: Scenarios in groups: solve. How can you modify an assignment so that the students with special needs are accommodated, and you also maintain the integrity of the lesson/activity for all students?
Activity 6: Gallery Walk: Posters addressing modifications and accommodations and how teachers interpret them will generate discussion and assist teachers in identifying how they can successfully implement mods and accommodations.
Exit Ticket