Overview - Inclusive Tier 1 Instruction Academy · Web viewKim Oliveira Created Date 11/01/2017 06:22:00 Title Overview - Inclusive Tier 1 Instruction Academy Last modified by ESE

Inclusive Tier 1 Instruction Academy Contact Information:

Dr. Kristan Rodriguez | 339-227-2155 | [email protected] OR Rebecca Shor | 781- 338-3559 | [email protected]

Apply here: Tier 1 Instruction Academy

Inclusive Tier 1 Instruction Academy

Join internationally recognized leaders in the field for a multi-year statewide inclusive practices academy! Topics will include but are not limited to: Universal Design for Learning, meeting the instructional needs of all students, culturally relevant pedagogy, and designing systems to implement long range plans to support inclusive practices (addressing relevant factors such as PD, staffing and scheduling). During the application process, priority will be given to schools in Level 3, 4, and 5 districts.

Research shows that outcomes for students are improved when they are educated in inclusive environments that meet their needs. This academy will provide customized supports to effectively include students with diverse learning needs in their general education settings.

What is the Required School Team Makeup?

We encourage multiple schools within the same district to apply, when appropriate. Teams need to include:

● at least one district level administrator or designee (may be a shared member if multiple schools participate);

● at least one school level administrator or designee;● at least three classroom teachers including at least one general

educator and one special education educator (it is recommended that the team include an educator who works with English language learners); and

● a coach or leader who will facilitate the implementation of the inclusive practices (could be one of the other team members already listed).

What are the 2017-2018 Dates?

Regional Team Meetings (Full Day)Centrally Determined Location TBD8:30 am-3:00 pm

In-Person Coaching Session (Full Day) Centrally Determined Location TBD8:30 am-3:00 pm

Snow Dates

January 22 February 26 March 19April 23 May 21 June 11

February 5 April 9 May 14




What Are The Academy Components?

Year 12017 - 2018

Theme: Universal Design for Learning in the Context of Greater Inclusive Practices

Year 22018 -2019

Theme: Culturally Responsive Education in an

Inclusive Practices Framework

Year 32019-2020

Theme: Addressing Learner Variability Effectively

6 days: Required Face-to-Face Full Team Trainings

10 Optional Virtual Training Modules


3 days: Optional Face-to-Face Full Team Trainings



3 days: Optional Face-to-Face Full Team Trainings


3 Coaches’ Trainings ●1 In-Person and 2 Virtual

3 Coaches’ Trainings ● 2 In-Person and 1

Virtual

3 Coaches’ Trainings ● 2 In-Person and 1

Virtual

1-3 Onsite 3 hour Technical Assistance Session(s) Per School

1 hr. Virtual Technical Assistance Session Per School





Teams will have the option to attend regional trainings for a 4th year and will have access to 10 additional virtual modules in year 4 as well! The year 4 theme will be Creating Sustainable Structures to Support Inclusive Practices.




Face to Face Team TrainingsEach year will have a central theme for team trainings. All trainings will model the principles of UDL and will be designed and assessed using the MA Standards for High Quality Professional Development. Three meetings will review the UDL 101 Concepts and the other three will utilize the UDL principles and integrate them into that year’s inclusive practices theme. Each team training will include the following components:

1. Keynote Remarks: Keynote sessions will guide the theme of the year. These will be delivered by experts in the field.

2. Break Out Sessions: Each team meeting this year will have a professional learning breakout session that will focus on the following: universally designed leadership & effective tier 1 inclusive instructional practices.

3. Team Planning Sessions: School teams will have embedded time to develop plans

to support successful implementation of inclusive practices.

Coaching SessionsWe will develop a comprehensive framework for in-district coaching. Each participating school will assign someone to serve as a coach or leader who will facilitate the school’s implementation of inclusive practice. These coaches will participate in specific professional learning options to support their work. These




trainings will be held statewide so coaches can create a strong community and engage in thoughtful collaboration. These sessions will focus on developing internal expertise for sustained inclusive practices implementation. The coaching sessions will support the notion that inclusive practice is not necessarily a placement or a setting—it involves the implementation of systems and processes that allow all students to be educated within an educational community, the impact of which is significant. Direct professional development and time for supporting problems of practice will be embedded in all sessions. Sample topics include:

● Designing and Delivering Quality Book Clubs● Effectively Using the Guidebook for Inclusive Practice Job-Embedded PD

Planning Guide● Designing Activities to Support Engagement and Discussion of the

Foundations for Inclusive Practices Online Course

Technical Assistance SessionsThe central focus of the technical assistance sessions is to design systemic supports for the successful implementation of Inclusive Tier 1 Instruction. It is a time for defining what supports are needed for actions to be accomplished successfully. The Technical Assistance Providers will offer protocols, model research based practices, and offer tools and resources aligned with the school’s specific plan.

Virtual Training ModulesAll cohort members will be supported with 10 additional one-hour virtual training modules during each year of the academy to optimize flexible, ongoing professional development that exemplifies best practices in online learning. These modules will be designed by Dr. Katie Novak and a featured expert in the field of inclusive practice. These modules are available but not required components of the Academy. Online Module Topics for Year 1 include the following:

1. Making the most out of online professional development2. Customizing the learning experiences of all students: How inclusive practices

personalize education for all students3. The importance of supporting vocabulary development and concept

stabilization in all aspects of inclusive practice4. Building comprehension through personal connections in inclusive

environments5. Recruiting the interest of all stakeholders to drive authentic learning in

inclusive learning environments6. Supporting all students to sustain effort and persistence in high quality Tier I

instruction7. Supporting student self-regulation and self-reflection in an inclusive learning

environment




8. Providing student access to physical action and appropriate assistive technology

9. Designing authentic assessments with multiple options for student expression

10. Supporting executive function in all students, educators and districts by creating long term integrated, sustainable strategies

Featured Project Members

Dr. Katie Novak Dr. Kristan Rodriguez Dr. Loui Lord Nelson Dr. Wendy Murawski

Dr. Liz Berquist Mirko Chardin Andratesha Fritzgerald Kim Oliveira

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