Developmental Milestones In-service

Use the “Developmental Milestones In-service” to create a 15-20 slide professional development digital presentation for staff members, which outlines the typical cognitive, linguistic, physical, social, and emotional developmental milestones of children pre-K to Grade 3.

Within your presentation, describe what developmental milestones are and why they are important. Include examples of how these milestones may present differently for students without and for students with the six types of disability categories. Include at least one academic strategy and one environmental strategy (how you would change the classroom environment) for each disability.

Include a title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes.

A minimum of 3-5 scholarly sources are required.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Topic Material:

Textbook1. Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally

Read Chapters 5 and 14 of Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2012/elementary-and-middle-school-mathematics_teaching-developmentally_ebook_8e.php

Electronic Resource1. Tips for Administrators, Teachers, and Families: How to Share Data Effectively

Read “Tips for Administrators, Teachers, and Families: How to Share Data Effectively,” by the Harvard Family Research Project, located on the Harvard University website.

http://www.hfrp.org/publications-resources/browse-our-publications/tips-for-administrators-teachers-and-families-how-to-share-data-effectively 2. Algebra (Part 1): Applying Learning Strategies to Beginning Algebra

Read pages 7-21 of “Algebra (Part 1): Applying Learning Strategies to Beginning Algebra,” available on The IRIS Center website.

http://www.iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf_case_studies/ics_alg1.pdf  3. Algebra (Part 2): Applying Learning Strategies to Intermediate Algebra

Read pages 7-17 of “Algebra (Part 2): Applying Learning Strategies to Intermediate Algebra,” available on The IRIS Center website.

http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf_case_studies/ics_alg2.pdf 

Field Experience D: Application of Content

Allocate at least 3 hours to complete this part of the clinical field experience.

Complete two or more field experiences from the Focused Field Experience Activity List D:

Develop and teach a project-based lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole class,that focuses on various disciplines and cross-disciplinary skills. (InTASC 5)

Develop and teach a lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole classthat engages students in applying content to real-world problems. (InTASC 5)

Develop and teach a lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole classthat facilitates students’ use of technology to maximize content learning. (InTASC 5)

Develop and teach a lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole classthat promotes students’ use of a variety of forms of communications to different audiences. (InTASC 5)

Develop and teach a lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole classthat engages students’ in problem solving for local and/or global issues. (InTASC 5)

Develop and teach a lesson plan to students with exceptionalities one-on-one, in a small group, or in a whole classthat supports literacy development across content areas. (InTASC 5)

Your field experiences should include a combination of K-8 and 9-12 grade level settings and students with exceptionalities. Reflect upon your field experience choices in a 250-500 word summary.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Benchmark – Algebra Unit Plan

Read the case study to inform the assignment.

Case Study:  Maria

Grade:  9th

Age:  14

It is the beginning of the second semester, and Maria is having a great deal of difficulty in her algebra class. She has an understanding of the basic concepts of algebra, but has not mastered the skills needed to move to the higher-level concepts her class is now working on. Currently, her math performance level is two years below grade level and her reading performance level is one year below grade level. Maria’s teacher has spoken with her parents about the possible need for additional support, and her parents have agreed to help at home.

They have identified the following goals for Maria:

1. Simplify addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations (e.g., (2x + 6) (4x + 7) = 6x + 13).

2. Solve expressions with variables (e.g., 3x = -24).

3. Write and solve the algebra equation in a real-life word problem.  

Part One: Strategies

Research instructional strategies applicable to meeting Maria’s needs established through her identified goals.

Instructional strategies should include:

· Explicitly teaching vocabulary

· Concrete-representational-abstract method

· Graphic organizers

· Mnemonic devices

· The use of assistive technology

In 250-500 words, summarize the recommended instructional strategies, rationalizing the appropriateness to Maria’s goals, appropriateness in motivating Maria to meet her goals, and specific tips for implementation.

Part Two: Unit Plan

Design a comprehensive unit plan based on the goals identified for Maria. Complete three lesson plans, using applicable sections of the COE Lesson Plan Template.

Your unit plan must include:

· Sequencing of academic goals and learning progressions.

· Instructional strategies identified in Part One.

· Appropriate augmentative and alternative communication systems and assistive technology.

· Integration of both formative and summative assessment.

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· n of an appropriate ELA writing standard related to Maria’s third identified goal.

Part Three: Home Connection

In 250-300 words, summarize and explain how you plan to involve Maria’s parents in meeting her goals. Include a specific at-home activity to help in her continued success.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Submit this assignment to your instructor in LoudCloud.

Topic 5 DQ 1

How would you use formative and/or summative assessments to inform how you would proceed in your instruction?

Topic 5 DQ 2

How can you collaborate with colleagues and families to make academic decisions for individuals with exceptionalities