Alliance for Teaching Mathematics to Special Education Learners Strengthening Content Knowledge and Collaboration of General and Special Education Teachers Milwaukee Public Schools University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Math and Science Partnership Meeting Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction October 19, 2010
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Alliance for Teaching
Mathematics to Special Education Learners
Strengthening
Content Knowledge and Collaboration of
General and Special Education Teachers Milwaukee Public Schools
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Math and Science Partnership MeetingWisconsin Department of Public InstructionOctober 19, 2010
Vision
• Improve mathematics performance for students in grades 4–9, particularly for students with special needs and for students who struggle, and
• Support a school culture for collaboration of general and special education teachers on improving math learning for all students.
Goals
• To strengthen the mathematics content knowledge of general and special education teachers;
• To enhance mathematics instructional and assessment practices, focusing on appropriate accommodations and modifications for special education students;
• To increase collaboration on math instruction between general and special education teachers.
Project Overview
Project Staff• UWM Mathematics
– Kevin McLeod
• UWM Mathematics Education– DeAnn Huinker
• UWM Special Education– Judy Winn
• MPS Teachers and Specialists– Melissa Hedges, Math Teaching Specialist– Chris Guthrie, Special Education Teacher– Beth Schefelker, Math Teaching Specialist– Mary Spidell, Special Education Supervisor
Project Timeline
Participants
• Year I – 35 participants
Certification General Ed 9
Special Ed 19
Other 7
Teaching experience 1-16+ years 7-928.6%
0-322.9%
Grade Levels Elementary 12
Middle 13
Both 10
Year 1
• Met 19 Tuesdays January through July • Focus
– Numbers and Operations– Barriers to learning mathematics
• Language, visual perception, behavior
– Scaffolded instruction to address barriers
Projects/Assignments
Evaluation• Evaluation 1. Content Knowledge
What is the impact on teachers' math knowledge for teaching? Are there differential effects on general education versus special education teachers?
• Evaluation 2. PracticeWhat is the impact on teachers' perspectives on teaching math? What is the impact of the project on teachers' classroom practice?
• Evaluation 3. CollaborationWhat changes are observed in collaborative practices of general and special education teachers as a result of project participation?
• Student AchievementWhat is the impact on student achievement in math, both overall and for student subgroups, specifically special education students?
Measures• Content Knowledge
– Mathematical Knowledge for Teachers (MKT)• Practice