October 13th, 2020

Webinar #5 Teaching Exceptional Students

 Webinar five is about special considerations for teaching exceptional students. This webinar provides guidance for using and modifying proficiency scales with exceptional learners, such as students with disabilities, English learners (ELs), and gifted learners. It also discusses how to link standards-based grading with special classes such as advanced placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes.

To access the webinar please click the link below and use the password.
*You can now search prior webinars using #webinar under categories.
Link: https://vimeo.com/461188691
Password: JeffCoMR

Guiding Questions:

• ​What groups of students are considered exceptional learners?
• What is the difference between accommodations and modifications?
• What is important to remember regarding using proficiency sales when a student requires accommodations? Modifications?
• What should you remember about English learners who have limited understanding of the English language? Why is this important?
• Why is it important for teachers to communicate with parents of exceptional learners?

*Clock Hours- if you would like to earn 7 clock hours a google form will be available with the final of the 6 webinars you will need to complete a brief reflection and acknowledge having viewed all 6 webinars in the series to receive the clock hours*

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