Assignment:
Case:
Write a 3 to 4 page paper describing the Response to Intervention process used in K-12 education to address the needs of struggling and diverse learners. Include the purpose, the process, the role of the teacher, and the role of the parents/families in the process.
Assignment Expectations
Your work should be written with the following in mind.
1. This Case Assignment should be at least 3 to 4 pages, not counting the title page and references.
2. A clear introduction that orients a reader to the essay main content, and the main points discussed.
3. A well-developed, well balanced essay body that develops each point in its own paragraph.
4. A concise conclusion that summarizes the whole essay.
5. Include at least three references. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section. Follow the APA Style format, see www.apastyle.org.
6. At least one in-text citation for each reference.
7. General format/mechanics.
8. A reference page which follows APA requirements.
9. Organized in a clear and coherent manner.
10. Double spaced with font size of 12.
11. Your writing should:
- Be clear, logical and precise;
- Have breadth and depth;
- Show critical thinking skills.
SLP:
The session long project for this course will involve writing a curriculum assessment plan. For each module, you will complete a different section of the plan. You may use this format or use narrative format, however all areas must be addressed.
Section Three - Complete the Following:
1. Curriculum Being Assessed
2. Name
3. Those involved in the Assessment Process
4. Materials Used
5. Complete information for the third outcome including
- Name of Outcome
- Method of Assessing the Outcome (formative and summative, include any alternative assessments such as RTI)
- Expectations of Mastery
- Assessment Results (how will you gather and represent those?)
- How you would use results for program or instruction improvement?
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your assessment plan should be detailed, professional looking, and free of spelling errors.
Discussion:
Discuss the reading: Connecting Teachers, Students, and Standards: Strategies for Success in Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms. What challenges do teachers and leaders face when ensuring equitable and fair assessment and instruction in today's learning diverse classrooms? Describe some strategies that will help to ensure fair and equitable assessments for all learners.
Please ensure that your initial response is a substantive post that is at least 150 words and provides at least 2 references.
You will need to respond to or evaluate 2 peer postings, with at least a 125-word response, which will cause you and your peers to promote deeper thinking and advance the conversation. In this forum, you need to post a minimum of 3 postings to receive the full credit.