June 30th Work with Aki Kurose

Opening Activity

LesleyWho is goofy, artistic,

hard-workingWho is sister of Doug

Who loves the sun, coffee, reading

Who feels anxious, tired, aware

Who needs love, art, sleepWho gives love, time,

respectWho fears failure, dark

allies, fallingWho would like to see South America, Puerto

Rico, UkraineWho shares her heart, her

food, her friendshipWho is outgoing, a

perfectionist, forgivingWho is a resident of

Seattle, WARosenthal

I invite you into my poem

L. Rosenthal NMSA Conference 2008

Assessment

Pre-Assessments to determine Baseline Performance:

• Portfolio review• Student surveys• Family surveys• Standardized test scores• Curriculum Based Measurements • Criterion Based Measures• Checklists/rating scales• Systematic Observations

Gather Data By:Reviewing previous year’s test results,

communicating with students’ other teachers, administering pre-assessments, student and family

surveys

Aids/Resources

Printed Matter & Supplies Textbook supplements Books at multiple reading

levels Thinking Maps (NUA) Word lists Checklists/organizers Carbon paper/note buddy Use of word processing use of scribe/dictaphone Variety of sizes/lines in index

cards, sticky notes, paper

Technology Books/text on CD / MP3 Read to Write software Speak to Write software DVDs/CD ROMS

(Rocketbooks) Math and Science Software

(+ web resources) Calculators & Electronic

Spell checkers Extensive web publications

Fantasy Literature Circles Stonearch Books

Tips and Tricks

• Hole punch everything!• Multi colored pens/markers• 2-3 step directions for what to do when student

has a questions (keep on tables or posted clearly)• Resources at multiple reading levels• Questions on paper (rather than copying from the

book)• Quiet and collaborative areas• Allow students to use visuals to enhance written

work and vice-versa • Directions visual as well as verbal• Lines and multiple sizes (note cards, paper, stickies)

Entrance

• Some students may do research to obtain readings, some students may get research

• Some may set up own equations, hypothesis, etc.. some set up for them

• Some students will do more pre-reading, preparations to prepare for activity

Exit• Some student complete all

questions and/or extension• Varied length of

readings/written response• One concept at a time• Lab (math or science) and

observations, but not entire write up or refection (write up/reflection altered – personal)

• Number of drafts required• Number of problems

required to demonstrate mastery

Creating a Modified Assignment

THE OBJECTIVE IS FOR ALL STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAME CONTENT AND TO ENHANSE THE SAME TARGETED SKILLS AS THE GENERAL POPULATION

1. Identify the Objective of the overall assignment:* skills taught/practiced

* content addressed

2. Review the ‘original’ assignment

3. Identify the skill level of the students for whom the assignment is being modified

4. Plan backwards. - design the end product of the assignment (worksheet, paper, project, letter, etc…)

5. Identify what necessary scaffolding the targeted students will need to achieve the end product.

6. Begin working by consulting the original assignment and building and adapting the language or the skills to fit your target group.

Big Endorsement for Obama: Former Rival and Clinton insider Bill Richardson backs Barack

By Grace Choi | March 21, 2008 Barack Obama smiles with New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson on Friday, March 21, 2008 at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Ore. where Richardson announced his endorsement of Obama.

It was a very big day for Senator Barack Obama. His former opponent for the Democratic nomination Governor Bill Richardson endorsed him in his bid to defeat Senator Hillary Clinton. Richardson served in former President Bill Clinton's cabinet and

supposedly told Clinton he would not endorse any candidates in this race. Richardson gave a heartwarming introduction of Obama at a Portland, Oregon, rally on Friday, March 21. The Governor of New Mexico called Obama a "once-in-a-lifetime" candidate. He said he decided on Obama after hearing the candidate's recent speech on race and unity. "Earlier this week, an extraordinary American gave a historic speech," he said. "As a Hispanic American, I was particularly touched by his words." Obama showed his appreciation of Richardson's endorsement by saying the nation's only Hispanic Governor would be an extraordinary asset to his campaign. The endorsement was a big blow to the Clinton campaign.

Governor Bill Richardson supports Barak Obama Bill Richardson is governor of New Mexico. On Friday, March 21, 2008 he met with Barak Obama in Portland, Oregan. Bill Richardson said he supported Barak Obama. Bill Richardson said he would not support any candidates for president, but now he is supporting Barak Obama. Bill Richardson give a heartwarming talk about Barak Obama at the rally in Portland. Bill Richardson said Obama is a, “once in a lifetime” candidate. Bill Richardson said he was touched by a speech Barak Obama gave and that is why he is supporting him. Obama said he was very happy to have Bill Richardson’s support. Bill Richardson is the only Hispanic governor in The U.S.A.

Excerpted by LNR 4/1/08

Most importantly, we must work to constantly redefine what success looks like so that every student can have a shot at it.