High school students can apply learning strategies to more difficult learning and problem-solving tasks. Educators are trained in nine key principles. Co-Teaching has grown tremendously over the past four years. Co-Teaching is a practical model for effectively addressing the complex challenge of meeting the diverse learning needs of all students in general classrooms, including students with disabilities. Training is centered on six different co-teaching approaches with the principles, practices, and pragmatics of each approach discussed.
Technical assistance is provided to teams as they implement and practice using co-teaching.
The goal of SERC's Integrated Thematic Instruction Initiative is to provide participants the opportunity to design integrated, interdisciplinary units of instruction that set high standards and expectations for all students. Thematic instruction must be meaningful, developmentally built on prior and related knowledge, and aligned with The Connecticut Framework K-12 Curricular Goals and Standards. Implementation must recognize and incorporate various learning styles in instruction as well as multiple means of assessments. Training provides the opportunity to develop and implement these components of effective instruction in lesson and unit planning. This program is offered to support the implementation of IDEA '97.