Elementary Best Practices Framework-NY |
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Instructional Programs, Practices & Arrangements
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Classroom Level
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Provide differentiated instruction within classroom not remediation
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Differentiation in instructional practices allows for students of differing academic performance to be grouped together and aligns with district visions of encouraging high performance in all students. Expectations for all students regardless of prior experience are high and all students receive the benefits of enrichment within their classrooms.
On Target
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Missing the Mark
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Enrichment programs provide opportunities for all students to discover and nurture their unique gifts
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Enrichment programs offered to selected students only
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Instruction encourages problem solving, decision making, and self reflection
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Little focus on higher order thinking skills
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Teachers differentiate instruction to meet students’ varying needs within the classrooms
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Struggling students are sent out for remediation
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Gotham Avenue, Elmont Union Free School District, requires teachers’ lesson plans to include differentiation.
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