Description
This video acclimates viewers to the PS-RtI Project's SSAA Unit's technical assistance supports for Florida districts' and schools' multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) through backward's design planning. Backwards design planning integrates Universal Design for Learning principles within a tiered, standards-aligned, approach of instruction for all students to achieve positive educational outcomes.
Check out our Introduction podcast here. Transcripts for this edition of the podcast can be selected here.
This video acclimates viewers to the PS-RtI Project's SSAA Unit's technical assistance supports for Florida districts' and schools' multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) through backward's design planning. Backwards design planning integrates Universal Design for Learning principles within a tiered, standards-aligned, approach of instruction for all students to achieve positive educational outcomes.
Check out our Introduction podcast here. Transcripts for this edition of the podcast can be selected here.
Challenge #7: Backwards Design, Desired Results Review
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- The Student Support and Academic Achievement Unit culminates the desired results portion of planning within a backwards design. Listen in for key take-aways from conversations surrounding Florida's tiered instruction. Transcripts can be accessed here.
- Application Sheet
- This resource offers must consider practical applications of planning for desired results using backwards design to ensure inclusive learning opportunities.
- Summary Video
- This video culminates a year long focus on desired results within a backwards design approach. Listen in for practical considerations in designing lessons for the divers learners served in Florida.
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Challenge #6: Instructional Design for the Tiers
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- The Student Support and Academic Achievement Unit welcomes Dr. George Batsche, the former Director of Florida's Institute for School Reform, for conversations surrounding Florida's tiered instruction. Transcripts can be accessed here.
- Application Sheet
- This resource offers must consider practical applications of the relationship between policy into practice.
- Summary Video
- This video provides a snapshot of the relevant information necessary for assuring tiered instruction accelerates the growth of students with disabilities, students what have experienced economic hardships, English learners at the same rate as typical learning students.
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Challenge #5: High Probability & High Intensity Barriers
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- The Student Support and Academic Achievement Unit welcomes Dr. Monica Verra-Tirado the Chief of Equity and Diversity in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Dr. Monica Verra-Tirado brings with her multiple perspectives for a system's approach for addressing high probability and high intensity barriers. Transcripts can be accessed here.
- Application Sheet
- This resource offers highlights of practical approaches to proactively addressing high probability and high intensity barriers.
- Summary Video
- This video provides a snapshot of the relevant information necessary for planning for all learners when considering addressing high probability and high intensity barriers.
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Challenge #4: Pre-requisite Knowledge and Instructional Implications, Outcomes
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- The Student Support and Academic Achievement Unit welcomes David Davis for the focus of the topic of pre-requisite knowledge and instructional implications/outcomes. David Davis is a long time educator and advocate for diverse learners in both Florida and beyond! Transcripts can be accessed here.
- Application Sheet
- This resource offers highlights of the relationship amongst pre-requisite knowledge, instructional implications, and outcomes for reaching diverse student populations.
- Summary Video
- This video provides a snapshot of the relevant information necessary for planning for all learners when considering pre-requisite knowledge, instructional implications, and outcomes.
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Challenge #3: Intradisciplinary Approach
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- Since the Student Support and Academic Achievement Unit specifically focuses on this topic, we are going to keep this podcast in-house! Anne Ristow and Pam Sudduth will be bringing it all together in their discussion of utilizing an intradisciplinary approach for standard-aligned instructional planning. Transcripts can be accessed here.
- Application Sheet
- This resource offers highlights of key considerations along with items to prepare yourself for an intradisciplinary approach to relating benchmarks for learning for all.
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- This video provides simple yet impactful information on how educators can navigate selecting, considering and ensuring benchmarks that align with impactful instruction across multiple tiers of supports
Challenge #2: Horizontal and Vertical Integration
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- We were lucky to have a wonderful conversation with Florida Educator, consultant, curriculum specialist, and author Jodi O'Meara around how Florida educators can utilize horizontal alignment and vertical articulation for more intentional and systematic decision making. Transcripts can be accessed here.
- Application Sheet
- Bridge your learning to your practice with this document that highlights practical actions Florida educators can consider for horizontal alignment and vertical articulation. Want to try it out? We've got you covered. The Application Sheet has two blue "Try it Now" icons for actionable steps.
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- This video provides a quick but informative summary of the role horizontal alignment and vertical articulation play in intentional and systematic decision making.
Challenge #1: Standards
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- Hear from our expert in the field, Rebecca Mead, Director of Just Read, Florida! as she speaks to the power behind standards integration. Listen for the definition of text(s) and the role they play in standards practice. Transcripts can be accessed here.
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- Connect to your practice through integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) considerations within your teaching and learning.
- Summary Video
- This short video takes you deeper into the role of standards within a Backwards Design to benefit all students.