Ensure that teachers are collaboratively using Forms 1 and 2 prior to each annual IEP meeting. This will reset expectations for all students being considered for general education each year.
Add all specialized support teachers to the campus collaboration calendar. This will keep their work aligned with general education expectations and curriculum standards.
Invite a central office expert in specialized support strategies to visit within the first six weeks of school. Use an observation tool to observe all specialized support settings with the expert to identify strengths and areas of need. Follow-up with the teacher and plan to revisit the classroom periodically using the same observation tool.
Use the tool Quality Standards in Specialized Support to engage teachers in a conversation regarding goal setting for this program.
Form 1
Form 2
Quality Standards in Specialized Support
Specialized Support Observation Protocol