Goals

At the conclusion of this munitodule, participants will be able to:

• Identify what mindsets or mental models need to shift in order for us to address the root causes of why our students have challenges with math achievement.

• Use a variety of tools to observe instruction for evidence of universally designed learning environments and reflect on a continuum of coaching stances (direct...facilitate...inquire) to implement with teachers.

• Evaluate collaborative practices at their site, and use this inventory to prioritize next steps around improving collaborative and inclusive practices by addressing a) instructional setting for special education students; or b) building a site-wide system of support.

• Use a variety of tools to evaluate how students currently access tier 2 or tier 3 supports to identify potential gaps or problem areas that need addressing. 

Big Ideas

• “Seeing the system” is crucial in improvement journeys. Understanding that how we see and respond to data is often based on our beliefs and mental models or mindsets. Transformative change occurs when we focus on shifting mindsets. 

• Understanding how our initiatives are aligned or are in conflict is essential to create a cohesive educational program which fosters improved services for students.

• Observation and coaching are critical to providing support to teachers in implementing changes in instructional practices. 

• Fostering collaborative practices across general and special education is essential in supporting inclusive practices at a site. 

• An effective Multi-Tiered System of Support supports all students receiving the appropriate interventions at all tiers that will enable them to be successful.  Effective leaders guide staff in developing, implementing and evaluating processes that enable students to access interventions and resources along the continuum of services available at a site.