Assignment Task:
The following is a scenario you may experience as a teacher in a DCPS classroom. Please use the context below to answer all questions.
Imagine that it is mid-February and your class had several substitute teachers for the first half of the school year. Your class is made up of students who are performing at varying grade levels, including some who are performing above grade level. A percentage of your students who are performing below grade level receive special education services. Additionally, a few of your students, who are performing on grade level according to achievement test results, are actually failing your class and experiencing chronic truancy.
Answer the following questions based on the scenario described above:
As the teacher of record in this scenario, what is your responsibility to ensure the academic growth of students in this classroom?
What specific strategies will you implement to meet the academic goals of every student while also ensuring they each feel supported in your classroom community?