Instructional Material

This item is designed to be downloaded by professional development personnel for use in training of paraprofessional staff. Materials may be used as is or customized. One PowerPoint document is available related to this session. The PowerPoint contains trainer notes. This session will introduce both instructional and physical adaptations to increase student success in the classroom.

This item is designed to be downloaded by professional development personnel for use in training of paraprofessional staff. Materials may be used as is or customized. Two documents are available related to this session: a Power Point Presentation and the associated handout packet. The Power Point contains trainer notes. The handout packet in PDF format contains participant activities and any additional resources related to this session. This session will provide an overview of Pennsylvania´s Standards Aligned System (SAS) that provides the backbone for instructional content in Pennsylvania´s schools. Participants will learn how educational teams can use instructional planning tools to increase grade-level content instruction for students who have complex support needs.

This annotated webinar presentation provides information on the process available for schools to apply to use the RtII process for identification of students possessing Specific Learning Disabilities. The application and application process are reviewed. Representatives from BSE, PaTTAN, an intermediate unit, an approved school district and various parent organizations provide perspectives on the process. Dr. Joseph Kovaleski provides an overview of SLD identification in PA.

This section includes a list of the revisions made to the PowerPoint series as well as introductory information. It is highly recommended that this section be reviewed before other sections.

This section provides an overview of the SAS and how to read the standards’ and assessment anchor coding. It also provides examples of how the SAS can be used to assist in writing standards aligned IEPs.

This section provides guidance and considerations for developing the Present Levels section of a standards aligned IEP.

This section provides guidance and considerations for developing standards aligned measurable annual goals as well as many examples.

This section provides guidance and considerations for specially designed instruction.

This section provides guidance and considerations for monitoring the progress of a standards aligned measurable annual goal.

This section provides resources and links to additional information on writing standards aligned IEPs, Universal Design for Learning, monitoring student progress, assistive technology and Accessible Instructional Materials.