Content Mastery Center- Opening the Doors of Success Guidelines and Procedures 2008-2009

Table of Contents What is Content Mastery? Content Mastery Goals What Content Mastery is NOT Content Mastery- Proactive not Reactive A student should come to Content Mastery when… A student should stay in general education classroom when…. A student should be sent back to general education classro... Forms- From CM to GenEd Responsibilities of Content Mastery Teacher Responsibilities of Content Mastery Teacher- Continued… Responsibilities of Content Mastery Paraprofessional Responsibilities of Content Mastery Paraprofessional- C... Responsibilities of General Education Staff Responsibilities of General Education Staff- Continued…

What is Content Mastery? An inclusive instructional model to help students achieve understanding by providing: academic support which occurs AFTER direct instruction has been given in the general education classroom assistance provided on as-needed basis rather than on a regular schedule additional supports a student might need (homework help, morning tutoring, study sessions) A support for general education teachers through ongoing collaboration. Table of Contents

Content Mastery Goals to combine the expertise of general educators, special educators, specialists, and other campus staff to provide the most appropriate education possible for all students to help each student become aware of his/her strengths, areas of need, and appropriate compensatory strategies. to assist each student in becoming “study skill independent”. to create conditions that encourage students' success in the general education classroom. Table of Contents

What Content Mastery is NOT: a discipline or timeout center (unless specified by BIP or as a decision made by administration) intended to replace curriculum or direct instruction provided by the general education teacher a counseling office “just a quiet place to work” Table of Contents

Content Mastery- Proactive not Reactive In order to provide services in an effective and timely fashion, the general education teacher should provide the CM teacher with the following: worksheets/ study guides with corresponding answer keys lesson plans or lesson overviews (topics to be covered) project outlines tests with answer keys other related instructional materials It is only through this coordination of effort that all parties will see the greatest benefit from the Content Mastery Center. Table of Contents

A student should come to Content Mastery when… completing independent work that will require significant 1:1 support or small group for successful completion of an appropriate task needing to complete an assignment that everyone else has finished or when student needs to complete a test requiring monitoring and assistance needing to have a test read aloud (be sure this is specified in the student’s modifications) needing to use the computer to complete a written assignment when one is not available in the general education classroom needing to participate in a study session prior to taking a test Table of Contents

A student should stay in general education classroom when…. instructions/directions are being given for an assignment direct instruction, lab work, audio-visual presentation, lectures, class discussions, and small group work is being conducted student has not even tried to do the assignment, including homework student can read a test without assistance student needs a quiet place to take a test. Often, the classroom is quieter than Content Mastery Center where multiple groups of students are working on a wide variety of subjects, topics, and assignments. This helps assure compliance with Least Restrictive Environment. (LRE) Table of Contents

A student should be sent back to general education classroom if… they arrive without a pass or instructions as to why they have come. they are sent to CM due to inappropriate behavior that was exhibited in the general education classroom. they are missing critical curriculum content being delivered by the general education teacher (curriculum expert). they come in without books/materials. there are already too many students in the center. they refuse to complete assignments or accept assistance from CM staff. Table of Contents

Forms- From CM to GenEd Table of Contents This form will be attached to student work handed back. Level of Assistance could assist in determining grade for student. Level of Assistance: Independent Minimal Assistance Group Work Complete Help Oral Presentation: Instructions Only All Answers Only Oral Response Modified: _______________________ Other: _______________________ Assisted by: ______________________ Student will be sent back with a pass with assignment information. Content Mastery Return Pass Student: Return to: Time: Completed Assignment: _____ Returned with Student _____ In file folder- will be returned to box Did Not Complete Assignment: _____ In "Incomplete" drawer- to be completed later Dismissed by:

Responsibilities of Content Mastery Teacher Coordinate with other involved school personnel in planning and providing modified instruction for the student. Provide consultative assistance to general education teachers. Provide appropriate environment, guidance, and learning climate for the students in the content mastery center. Keep accurate and complete sign-in records. Complete all requested forms and records including walk-in data, failure data, grade checks, etc. Establish and maintain student and teacher files, content mastery files, sign-in sheets, lesson plans, worksheets, notes from teachers, etc. Table of Contents

Responsibilities of Content Mastery Teacher- Continued… Assist the educational diagnostician in reviewing and revising the educational plan. Implement specific I.E.P. objectives at the student’s level of competency to assist in mastery of course objectives. Evaluate student’s progress in terms of stated objectives through the use of six week progress reports. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee meetings. Share knowledge and accommodated materials with other personnel on the campus. Table of Contents

Responsibilities of Content Mastery Paraprofessional The paraprofessional is responsible for maintaining the effective operation of the Content Mastery Center under the supervision of the Content Mastery Teacher. Staff Content Mastery Center by coordinating the Content Mastery schedule with other staff so center is opened at all times. Provide and maintain a positive and effective learning environment. Assist with the development and delivery of modification. Table of Contents

Responsibilities of Content Mastery Paraprofessional- Continued … Assist in keeping accurate records including but not limited to the sign-in sheets, and Content Mastery passes. Assist in maintaining student and teacher files. Provide content instruction to students and assist with completion of assignments and tests. Maintain documentation on students that demonstrate academic/behavior difficulty while in Content Mastery Center. Provide information to the Content Mastery teacher regarding student progress and performance while under your supervision in the center. Table of Contents

Responsibilities of General Education Staff Provide direct instruction to special education students utilizing IEP goals and modifications as required by the ARD committee. Maximize student time in the general education classroom through the provision of modifications. Determine appropriate time and reasons for sending students to Content Mastery. (See “A student should come to Content Mastery when…” and “A student should stay in general education classroom when….” Collaborate with Content Mastery Center staff about needed modifications and student progress. Table of Contents

Responsibilities of General Education Staff- Continued… Send students to Content Mastery Center with pass, instructions and needed materials. Provide copies of lesson plans, worksheets, tests, project information, answer keys and other instructional materials to the Content Mastery teacher prior to their introduction and use. Complete progress reports and submit to the Content Mastery teacher. Participate in ARD meetings as requested. Table of Contents