The Access Center: Improving Outcomes for All Students K-8 | American Institutes for Research. The Access Center was a national technical assistance center funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) within the Department of Education. The purpose of the Access Center was to improve access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities at the elementary and middle school levels. Drawing from national legislation such as the No Child Left Behind Act and IDEA ’97, the Center was designed to connect states and districts with research-based practices, tools, and materials that could help students with disabilities access the general education curriculum.
The Center also helped decision-makers use data to improve instruction and services for students with disabilities. This was accomplished through a variety of technical assistance strategies, including direct consultation and web-based services. Regretfully, since funding for ongoing hosting and maintenance has ended, the Center’s website is no longer available. SERC. Teaching & Learning Initiative Six Approaches to Co-Teaching In their book, Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals, Marilyn Friend and Lynne Cook identify "co-teaching as a specific service delivery option that is based on collaboration.
" As a service delivery option, co-teaching is designed to meet the educational needs of students with diverse learning options. Students at all academic levels benefit from alternative assignments and greater teacher attention in small-group activities that co-teaching makes possible. Co-teaching allows for more intense and individualized instruction in the general education setting increasing access to the general education curriculum while decreasing stigma for students with special needs. Six Approaches to Co-Teaching 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. [an error occurred while processing this directive] Group6behavior. Coop Learning ELC. Effective Co-Teaching Strategies. Does your staff need Co-Teaching training? The K-12 Teachers Alliance can help you plan your in-service professional development at no additional cost. With inclusion on the rise, teachers are sharing classrooms more than ever and becoming an effective co-teaching partner is a teaching essential.
With the onset of a new school year right around the corner, meanwhile, it's imperative to begin devising and building positive co-teaching strategies. A co-teaching team typically includes a general and a special educator who teach the general education curriculum to all students as well as implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. Both educators on the co-teaching team are responsible for differentiating the instructional planning and delivery, assessment of student achievement, and classroom management. Earth Day is April 22. Here is some encouragement for stressed-out teachers. If you’re looking for a way to turn your reluctant readers into successful...