Access Center

On April 25, 2007, Dr. Monya Ruffin and Anthea Medyn of the Access Center presented this webinar, which provided participants with an overview of NCTM standards and the challenges students with disabilities have in learning algebraic concepts. The presenters highlighted various research-based learning and instructional strategies that can be used to help students, including students with disabilities, access algebraic concepts at the K-8 grade levels. Opportunities for interaction and hands-on experiences are incorporated throughout the webinar.
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This module discusses three strategies: concrete-representational-abstract (CRA), mnemonics, and graphic organizers. These strategies can also be adapted to help a wide range of students learn algebraic concepts. This module includes facilitator notes, PowerPoint slides, handouts, and references. This module is organized as a 3-hour training session; however, it can also be divided into two sessions. The first session includes background information, a discussion of two strategies (CRA instruction and mnemonics), and the lesson planning activity. The lesson planning activity allows participants to plan a lesson using one of the strategies and to implement the lesson in the classroom before reconvening for the second session. The second session allows participants to share their experiences implementing the lesson and gain feedback from colleagues and the presenter. It is followed by a discussion on graphic organizers.
Preparation Checklist (PDF)
PowerPoint Presentation
Tips for Customizing Training Modules (Word)
Facilitators’ Guide (Word)
Handouts (PDF)

This professional development module explores the components of the definition of co-teaching, how co-teaching looks in the classroom, scheduling and planning issues, and the challenge of supervising and evaluating a co-teaching team.

This version is the Co-Teaching Module for Teachers.

Co-Teaching Preparation Checklist (Word)
Frequently Asked Questions (Word)
PowerPoint Presentation for Teachers
Facilitators’ Guide for Teachers (Word)
Handouts for Teacher Module (PDF)

The purpose of this information brief is to provide an overview of differentiated instruction and its connection to Universal Design.