Iron Horse Middle SchoolEvery Student Succeeds

The Collaborative Challenge

The Collaborative ChallengeMission Statement

Our Mission is to identify, support and disseminate the work of successful collaborations in California public schools serving the needs of students with learning disabilities and supporting their success in the general classroom setting.

Wheatley CirclesThe

Collaborative Challenge

The Collaboration Tree

GeneralEducation Parents

Administration

Special Education

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Delivery System

• Consultation

• Cooperative Teaching– Team teaching– Complementary Instruction– Supported learning

• Collaboration

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Quotes

• “When I have to read in other classes I hear kids say: 'Oh No, it’s you' under their breath. I also get teased by my brother and his friends. Mom helps”

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Quotes

• “My dad gets angry when I don't understand. He says things like 'How stupid can you be?' even though he struggled in school too.”

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Teachers working together

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"Successful Schools are distinguishable from

unsuccessful schools by the frequency and extent to which teachers discuss practice and collaborate."

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Iron Horse Learning CenterConfidential Student Profile

• Areas of Need

• Modifications

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Areas of Need

• Reading

• Writing

• Math

• Study Skills

• Memory

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Modifications

• Classwork

• Homework

• Test-taking

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Educational Support Strategy Options

• Instructional Accommodations

• Environmental Accommodations

• Provide access to Instructional Materials

• Assessment

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IHMSCollaborative Lesson Plan

• Subject• Subject Matter• Name of students• Objective• IEP Goal Covered• Instructional Format• Materials• Adaptation• Criteria For Grading the Assignment

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