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Differentiated Instruction

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS:

  • Blended Learning

  • Creativity-SCAMPER

  • Choice Menus 

  • Anchor Activities

  • Project-Based Learning/Problem-Based Learning

  • Graphic Organizers

  • RAFT

  • Differentiation in the Gifted, AP & Special Education Classroom

  • Curriculum Compacting

  • Offered in both Primary & Secondary

Academic Rigor

SESSIONS INCLUDE:

  • Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

  • Metacognititon

  • Acceleration

  • Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) Implementation

  • Depth and Complexity

  • Questioning Strategies

  • 21st Century Skills (Collaboration and Leadership)

  • AVID strategies

  • Critical Reading

  • Critical Writing

Multilingial/ESL

SESSIONS INCLUDE:

  • Primary/Elementary ESL Teacher Support

  • Secondary ESL Teacher Support

  • Identifying Bilingual/ESL Gifted Students

  • Literacy Strategies for ELs

  • Thinking Maps for ELs/ESL students

  • Scaffolding for ELs/ESL students

  • Incorporating ELPS in your lesson planning and daily instruction

  • SIOP strategies

At-Risk and Diverse Populations

SESSIONS INCLUDE:

  • Classroom management

  • Advocacy through the Curriculum & the school district

  • Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Populations

  • Access & Opportunity

  • Twice-Exceptional (Gifted and Learning Exceptionality)

  • Special Education populations

  • Gifted Multilingual Learners

  • Varied Socioeconomic status students

  • Cultural Competency training (Educators & Leaders)

  • Cultural Responsiveness (Educators & Leaders)

  • Cultural Responsiveness in Specific Content Areas

  • Equity & Access

College and Career Readiness

ASSISTANCE IN THE FOLLOWING:

  • Guidance and assistance with all aspects of the application process, including essays, scholarships, financial aid, special accommodations, campus visits and interviews

  • Consultation to identify goals, search parameters, interests and talents

  • Standardized test selection, timing and preparation resources

  • Personalized Timelines

  • Suggestions for financial aid (need-based),  summer enrichment activities, and scholarship review tools

Research-based Instructional Strategies

SESSIONS INCLUDE:

  • End-of-Course/ Common Core and Standards-based Strategies

  • Lesson Planning

  • Curriculum Development

  • Essential question development

  • Differentiation (Curriculum Compacting, Tiered Assignments, Flexible Grouping, PBL, etc.)

  • Student Portfolios

  • Learning Contracts

  • Balanced Assessments: Formative and Summative 

  • Behavior Contracts

  • Quick Write support

  • SMARTIE Goals/Data Folders

  • Continuous Improvement (Plan-Do-Study-Act)

  • College & Career Readiness (SAT/ACT support)

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