1. CAST, August 2012 What questions should you ask to address engagement?

2. Engagement Goals  What is the goal of this TASK?  Is the means embedded? Do goals allow for self-advocacy/choice making/socially appropriate responses? Can collaboration enhance motivation/generalization? Am I allowing for exploration? Are the demands appropriate for level(s) of socio- emotional development? Assessment  How do I know they’re getting it? What incentives will enhance performance? Are learners able to self-monitor progress? Reflect on performance? Correct errors? Are the learners offered choice/options? Do the demands and resources match or optimize challenge? Does evaluation cause anxiety? Methods/Materials  What instructional strategies, techniques?  Which tools, media & supplies? Is the activity meaningful? Functional? Relevant? Are materials safe? How do social dynamics affect the techniques or tools/media? Do materials distract from efforts? Do methods/materials need to be personalized?

3. What questions should you ask to address representation? CAST, August 2012

4. Representation Goals  What is the goal of this TASK?  Is the means embedded? Is repetition needed? How much scaffolding? Fading? Prompting? Are both content & its representations meaningful? Am I offering both linguistic and non-linguistic representation? Is there flexibility? Assessment  How do I know they’re getting it? Are there external factors affecting performance? Am I working within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)? Am I providing too much/too little support? Am I providing a practice period? Are representations meaningful? Is there flexibility? Methods/Materials  What instructional strategies, techniques?  Which tools, media & supplies? Am I defining vocabulary? Clarifying syntax/structure? Am I offering multiple exemplars? Models? NON- examples? Are there language/cultural barriers? Am I making use of technology? Multi-media? Are the critical features/big ideas highlighted? Am I activating background knowledge? Are there transfer & generalization options?

5. CAST, August 2012 What questions would you ask to address action and expression?

6. Action & Expression Goals  What is the goal of this TASK?  Is the means embedded? Are alternative means allowed?(e.g., draw, point, describe) What alternative or AT tools are in IEP? Do goals focus on communication with peers? Adults? Are multiple expression outlets allowed? Are graduated levels of support addressed? Is the learner involved in goal setting? Assessment  How do I know they’re getting it? What supports are needed for responses? Is strategic development obvious in the assessment? Am I providing enough time for practice/formulation? Are multiple expression tools/options allowed? Are there supports for learner decision making? How do learners monitor their progress? Methods/Materials  What instructional strategies, techniques?  Which tools, media & supplies? Do the methods/strategies support the learner in planning/developing strategic decision making? What AT, multi-media or other tools are necessary? Are materials age-appropriate/appealing? Do learners manage their own materials/resources?