Collaboration is important in all classrooms. In my class, students participate in group projects, lab partnerships, study groups, and online platform discussions. Students who prefer to work alone are required to give and receive peer feedback to ensure collaboration occurs. 

One-on-one instruction: Students with truancy concerns are my target group for one-on-one instruction. These students need support to fill the gaps they experience when they complete the majority of their assignments at home. We review mastery checks the students were unable to complete or pass. Students ahead of pace can also assist with any concepts they are still confused about.

Small group instruction: Students with IEPs are also grouped in small groups and one-on-one learning circles to provide comfort and confidence. This gives learners a chance to share questions, confusion, and frustration they may experience with more complex units. Students in this group are pushed alternate teaching one another by dividing practice problems and reviewing methods to solve the problem and what evidence supports reasoning 

Whole group instruction: Whole group time is devoted to introducing the essential questions in a unit, lab demonstrations (themed labs), class discussion, test corrections, and hands-on activities. The entire class is involved in these activities, occurring at the beginning of each unit and then intentionally scattered throughout. These moments allow students to share the greatest challenges and "ah-hah" moments they experienced while moving through the unit. 

Get to know your students: Take the time to learn about your student's interests, backgrounds, and aspirations. Show genuine interest in their lives and make an effort to remember and acknowledge important details about them.