S5+-+IEP+Development

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__Learning Objectives__

 * Become familiar with some widely used research-based intervention strategies and programs and begin to develop a philosophy about what works. (5a)
 * Add activities & programs to one's Intervention Toolkit. (5b)
 * Demonstrate on understanding of the sequence and requirements of the IEP process and its key sections. (5c)
 * Use information from a case study to develop key sections of the Colorado IEP: the Cover, Present Levels, Goals, and Accommodation/ Modification pages. (5d)

__**Agenda/ Activities**__

 *  Working on our Intervention Toolkits
 * Intervention Programs vs. Intervention Activities
 * Converting Found Activities to Intervention Activities
 * Intervention Demo (Julia - Behavior: Social Awareness)
 *  An Introduction to Common Intervention Programs
 * Reading, Writing, & Math
 * Writing an Effective IEP
 * Key Steps
 * Working on our Goal Writing
 * Alignment to Common Core & Colorado Academic Standards
 * Alignment to Research-based Interventions (Programs or Strategies)
 * Case Study Practice
 * Essential Questions & Tasks for Session

__ Essential Questions & Tasks for Session 5 - Due March 15th __
 

__**Forms Needed for Task Completion**__ Task 13 Essential Question 5c Task 14 Task 15 Task 15

__**Intervention Activities**__

 * __**[|Dolch Flash Cards & Activites]**__

__**Research-based Program Resources:**__

 * [|What Works Clearinghouse]
 * [|FCRR Reports] Ratings for Reading programs
 * [|Best Evidence Encyclopedia]
 * [|2013 CASEL Guide] - Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs ([|Ratings for Elementary Programs])
 * The National Autism Program's National Standards Project: Findings & Conclusions (linked below)

__**Goal Writing Tips & Resources**__
TIPS FOR Identifying Goals
 * Determine where the student is NOW compared to typical peers.
 * What are his or her area(s) of instructional need?
 * Determine which aspects of the need might be met with accommodations in the general classroom and which require specialized instruction.
 * Goals should be prioritized for those Areas of Need that require __specialized instruction.__