Course Syllabus
Educational Support
2020-21
Instructor: Quentin Grant
Email qgrant@faculty.brashiermiddlecollege.org
Course Description
This course is designed for students in the Resource program who need support with transition and in academic classes. This class is not designated for individual tutoring. Guidance and help will be provided during independent work time.
Instructional Goals
· To develop advanced skills in preparation for taking entrance tests for post-secondary education.
· To develop and reinforce study and organizational skills
· To promote responsibility and personal skills
Organization of Instruction
· A portion of the class period will be teacher-directed activities (strategies, advanced math/reading skills, etc).
· Another portion of the class period will be independent study time for content area classes and individual IEP goals. Assistance will be available to each student. Each student should record his/her assignments from other classes and bring the necessary materials to resource.
· Each student’s progress will be routinely monitored. Frequent communication with the student’s teachers and parents are very important.
· The individual needs and goals (both personal and academic) of each student will be considered in all aspects of this course. Modifications will be made as necessary.
Student Responsibilities
· Bring all necessary materials to class daily – paper, pencil, books and notebooks for classes.
· Organize content area notebooks.
· Record all homework assignments in the agenda.
· Participate in all teacher-directed and independent activities.
· Use time and available assistance wisely to ensure academic success.
· Behave in an appropriate, considerate manner.
Grading Weights
Major-60% (Assessments, projects, and goal related activities)
Minor-40% (Daily checklists, class participation, classwork assignments)
Interim reports and nine weeks will be based on:
· Class Work
· Being Prepared
· Personal Skills
· Participation
Major Topics of Instruction
IEP Objectives Time Management
IEP and Self-Advocacy Organizational Skills
Decision-Making Learning Strategies
Math Skills Enhancement Language Arts Skills Enhancement
Student Behavior Policies
To make certain that a positive learning environment exists for all students; there is one basic rule to live by in my class:
Be respectful of others and work hard.
Attendance and Tardy Policy:
All rules state in the student handbook will be followed. Remember, it is very important that you attend class each and every day!
Miscellaneous things to know
· Be on time .
· Many students are denied credit for absences. Please don’t make that mistake. Keep track of your number of absences in each class. Seat recovery is available but costs money.
· Because of accommodations listed on your IEP, many of you may retake tests or take them orally in my classroom or another location. Usually the teacher will place the test in my box after you have attempted it and you may work on it in my room. I will return it to the teacher when you are finished. If you know the information and skill, you should do well on the test. Extended time is not for when you fail to study. Be prepared for assessments.
KNOW YOUR IEP!!! That includes levels, goals, accommodations, and transition plans.