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      <title>Frequently used instructional terms by Kimberly Blackburn</title>
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      <pubDate>2025-07-17 02:31:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Intervention</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>An intervention is when the school creates a strategy to help support student who are struggling with their education. This support for the student/students extends beyond what is given in the classroom.</p><p><br></p><p>For a student to receive intervention, they are students who have low test scores or a specific learning disability. An example would be ADHD or dyslexia.</p><p><br></p><p>Example 1:  An academic intervention is when a student who is struggling academically, whether it is in math or reading. If the student is falling behind, they can be placed in a 1-1 tutoring, small group, or specialized program to help the student progress in the subject. </p><p><br></p><p>Example 2: A social-emotional intervention is when a student's emotional development needs support. Things that can be addressed are anxiety, depression, or creating a positive mindset.</p><p><br></p><p>Example 3: Behavioral intervention Is when a student needs support with their behavior. Creating a positive reinforcement to help students see the results of good behavior.</p><p><br></p><p>The link above, "What is Intervention in Education?" Goes into detail about the importance of intervention and the success in a student's educational journey. This can look different more many students that has different types of learning disabilities. </p><p><br></p><p>Evidence-based practices and high-leverage practices work hand in hand when it comes to interventions. These are crucial to ensure that the student receives effective instruction. </p><p><br></p><p>When it comes to evidence-based practices, there are sources that can help students with autism. The link below has additional information.</p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fpg.unc.edu/projects/national-professional-development-center-autism-spectrum-disorder">https://fpg.unc.edu/projects/national-professional-development-center-autism-spectrum-disorder</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-07-18 02:16:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Differentiation</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Differentiation is an approach to teaching that allows the teacher to create instruction that adapts to the diverse needs of the students in the classroom.</p><p><br></p><p>Students who can benefit from this style of teaching can be dual language learners or who have a specific learning disability.</p><p><br></p><p>Example 1: Students will have leveled reading materials. Content be history, science, or the relevant topic. The reading materials should consist of different levels of reading.</p><p>Example 2: A different vocabulary list tailored to students' current readiness levels.</p><p>Example 3: Learning stations allow students to work at different stations throughout the classroom to learn the material in multiple ways. </p><p><br></p><p>The link above, "Differentiated instruction," talks about the different ways students learn. Students can learn from visual, hands-on, hearing, reading, and writing. </p><p><br></p><p>Teachers adapt the curriculum and specific learning materials to achieve specific goals. By adding graphic organizers, modifying content, and providing different levels of texts for the specific topic. </p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://highleveragepractices.org/hlp-faculty-guides">https://highleveragepractices.org/hlp-faculty-guides</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-07-18 02:19:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Accommodations</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Accommodations for a student is when you are giving the same instruction, with extra supports like visual aids or graphic organizers.</p><p><br></p><p>Students who can receive accommodations are students who may be ELL or students who have a temporary medical condition.</p><p><br></p><p>Example 1: Providing large print material.</p><p>Example 2: audiobooks, text-to-speech.</p><p>Example 3: Visual aids or graphic organizers to go alongside verbal instruction.</p><p><br></p><p>The link above, "Accommodation and what they are," goes into detail about how accommodations can help students in the classroom. Students are able to receive special accommodations to be successful in their education. </p><p><br></p><p>chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/Review%20of%20Literature%20on%20Accommodations%20for%20SWDs.pdf">https://osse.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/osse/publication/attachments/Review%20of%20Literature%20on%20Accommodations%20for%20SWDs.pdf</a></p><p><br></p><p>Evidence-based learning is tracking the student's success based on the accommodations being given.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-07-18 03:42:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Adaptations</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>An adaptation is when you are adapting the learning environment to a student's learning needs. </p><p><br></p><p>Students who need adaptations to their learning environment can have a learning disability like Dyslexia or Dyscalculia.</p><p><br></p><p>Example 1: For Dyslexia, provide multisensory approaches, using large print or allowing the use of computers for assignments.</p><p>Example 2: For dyscalculia, it would be breaking down problems into smaller chunks with clear instructions.</p><p>Example 3: For Dysgraphia, to help students with handwriting, you can provide extra time on assignments or specialized paper with spacing to improve handwriting.</p><p><br></p><p>The link above, "Greater good in Education," provides information on how adaptations are included in the learning environment. Adaptations are combined with the use of accommodations and modifications to a student's specific learning needs.</p><p><br></p><p>High-leverage practices on adaptations and how they work in the classroom. The link below shows 5 types of ways to have an inclusive classroom and how to implement adaptations.</p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://blog.brookespublishing.com/5-types-of-instructional-adaptations-for-your-inclusive-classroom/">https://blog.brookespublishing.com/5-types-of-instructional-adaptations-for-your-inclusive-classroom/</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-07-20 17:18:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Modifications</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Modifications for a student are when the standard is modified and the expectations of the student have changed. </p><p><br></p><p>Students who can receive modifications can have cognitive impairment or visual impairment. </p><p><br></p><p>Example 1: A student may not be able to see and has to do an alternative assignment that does not involve reading.</p><p>Example 2: A student with cognitive impairment can be given a reduced number of spelling words to learn for the week.</p><p>Example 3: A student with ADHD can be given fewer homework questions so the student can stay focused on their homework.</p><p><br></p><p>The link above, " What are academic modifications?" Goes into detail about what a modification in a student's education is. It also talks about ways to implement modifications.</p><p><br></p><p>High-leverage practices and how they can enhance the overall instruction given. The link below shows examples of how to add modifications to an inclusive classroom.</p><p><br></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thresholdlearning.org/blog/087">https://www.thresholdlearning.org/blog/087</a></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-07-20 17:52:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Specially designed Instruction</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Specially designed instruction is when a student receives instructions based on their special needs. The way instruction is given is altered and tailored to the student.</p><p><br></p><p>Students with autism or having emotional disturbances are examples of special needs that can receive specially designed instruction.</p><p><br></p><p>Example 1: Providing comprehension strategies like summarizing and visualizing the texts. </p><p>Example 2: Providing a student with emotional disturbances with tools and techniques on how to self-regulate.</p><p>Example 3: For autism, a teacher may pre-teach or re-teach a subject by providing additional instruction to help the student grasp the concept better.</p><p><br></p><p>The link above, "Specially designed instruction," talks about the importance of how students can benefit from specially learning instruction. The process of an SDI includes the IEP team, parents, and anyone else involved.</p><p><br></p><p>Evidence-based learning of SDI. Goes into detail about how SDI is made specifically for the student. Also, how to monitor progress, and they may receive other accommodations to their plan.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.uft.org/teaching/students-disabilities/specially-designed-instruction">https://www.uft.org/teaching/students-disabilities/specially-designed-instruction</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-07-20 18:10:11 UTC</pubDate>
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