I was blessed to spend a great day with some of the great administrators of Everett School District. We talked about how to successfully implement inclusive classrooms and co-teaching in the district and I was gratified to see the dedication and commitment of these administrators.
I encourage the use of rubrics because of all the benefits research on their use as teaching strategies indicates. That said, I also encourage the use of quick, one minute, assessments (exit tickets, etc.) on a daily basis.
Some teachers struggle to effectively use technology in the classroom. During a program I did in Columbus, OH, I met Amanda. She told me about how she uses Google Images to support vocabulary. Amanda was kind enough to outline her strategies so that I could share them here.
One of the biggest challenges teachers face in multi-ability classes is how to reach all students, especially those who need enrichment activities.
One of the biggest challenges teachers face when they are teaching a multi-ability class is how to teach all levels of students, especially those who need enrichment activities.