Videos

In this session, we will explore the possibilities and challenges involved in teaching writing within a multi-tiered system of support. This session will be devoted to research-based approaches for use within and across core and supplemental writing instruction/intervention and writing assessment.

Assessing cognitive processes related to reading and writing.

This video highlights several high school students who are involved with the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) to increase graduation rates and decrease dropout rates. They share their challenges and how to overcome them in order graduate. In addition, they note their goals after graduation and a checklist is provided to guide and encourage students to stay on track in order to complete school.

After viewing this video, participants will have information about understanding the Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) method and be able to: -Describe the PSW method and the conceptual similarities among the most widely used PSW approaches -Recognize how PSW models differ and the implications for those differences -Use data from a comprehensive evaluation and PSW analysis to inform SLD identification and intervention -Identify why and how measurement of specific academic skills and measurement of specific cognitive abilities and processes inform intervention in different ways

The Bureau of Special Education is partnering with a number of LEAs to implement its State Systemic Improvement Plan. BSE is also partnering with the federally funded Community Parent Resource Center Hispanos Unidos para Niños Excepcionales (HUNE). Community and mentoring materials and resources developed through this partnership are being shared with other organizations. The Students Voices video showcases the program HUNE offers to ensure students stay in school, graduate, and become contributing members of society.

Planning for, delivering and reflecting of comprehension lesson for 5th grade students.

Dr. Louisa Moats discusses the complexities of reading and how the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards should be used to help build professional capacity.

This first presentation describes the basic elements of morphology for the beginning teacher or student. Key terminology associated with morphology are introduced, described and defined. Multiple opportunities are provided to practice the basic elements of morphology being discussed. Resources are provided throughout the webinar to further understanding of basic morphology. Additionally, a short mini-lesson is shown in how to prepare and administer a morphological instructional session.

Guest Dr. Scott Baker shares a valuable resource, the National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) to help build literacy knowledge in and outside of school.