THE COLLABORATIE MODEL AT WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOL Collaboration is an education model that is student focused, and coordinated in order to promote learning in mainstream classroom. It incorporates two or more teachers instructing a group of students with diverse learning needs. It is a service delivery approach for students with an individual education plan who can benefit from general education curriculum.
Teaching strategies in the Collaborative Model include individualized instruction, multiple learning styles, team teaching, weekly evaluation, and detailed planning are all of direct benefit to students. The purpose of the collaboration is to combine expertise of teachers and meet the needs of all learners, by implementing various teaching strategies (e.g., differentiated instruction, shared classroom management, pair/share) in order to increase student achievement.
Prerequisite for all classes is Case Manager approval All courses are Year long except as otherwise noted
ENGLISH STRATEGIES 1 07111
English credit
Essential literacy skills such as breaking multi-syllable words into parts, using background knowledge to visualize reading passages and writing complete and correct simple sentences.. The strategies will be applied to literature studies during the course.
ENGLISH STRATEGIES 2 07112
Grades 9-12
Lab Fee: None
Continue to improve reading comprehension strategies and writing skills. Literacy strategies such as paraphrasing, questioning, predicting, inference, using background information and developing high-use, age appropriate vocabulary will be used. Writing strategy instruction will focus on learning a variety of sentence types to structure paragraphs and oral presentations. The strategies will be applied to literature studies during the course.
ENGLISH STRATEGIES 3 07113
Students will gain competence in Language Arts through individual and class reading of different styles of literature. Through active reading, the learner’s visualization strategies for comprehension will be enhanced. Text analysis strategies will include the firm recognition of the 6 elements of writing, paraphrasing, summarization, questioning, predicting, drawing conclusions; vocabulary expansion and usage, and the continuance of writing strategies that encompass all different genres and purposes.
ENGLISH STRATEGIES 4 07114 English credit
BASIC MATH STRATEGIES 1/FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 07510
Math credit
Grade 9
Instruction in basic math concepts, basic operations, and problem solving strategies. The class is designed to provide the student with basic math foundational skills that are relevant to the student’s present and future needs. The eight strands that will be covered are: Problem-Solving with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and integers; Percents and Ratios; Number Sense; Estimation; Measurement; Tables and Graphs; Chance and Data; and Space and Shape. The student’s case manager recommends placement in the class based on the student’s IEP.
MATH STRATEGIES 1/INTERMEDIATE MATH FOUNDATIONS 07511
Review of basic math skills. Throughout the course students will make connections between arithmetic and important skills in algebra. The course will provide students with the building blocks they need to continue to study algebra and other mathematical concepts. The student’s case manager recommends placement in the class based on the student’s IEP.
MATH STRATEGIES 2/CONSUMER MATH FOUNDATIONS 07512
Grades 10-12
Lab Fee: None Incorporating all eight math strands (problem-solving, percents and ratios, number sense, estimation, measurement, tables and graphs, chance and data, and space and shape) which builds on Math Strategies I and II. In addition the course will teach applied math skills needed in multiple aspects of daily life. Will focus on banking,k money management, consumer purchasing,, credit cards etc. The student’s case manager recommends placement in the class based on the student’s IEP.
MATH STRATEGIES 3 07513 Math credit
Grades 10-12 Lab Fee: None
The objective of this class is to give students a foundation for exploring and understanding mathematics. This class focuses on the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Academic Standards. These standards ask students to show higher order thinking skills and understanding of key mathematical concepts. The categories describe the concepts that make up the high standards:
MATH STRATEGIES 4 07514
STUDY SKILLS 07130 Elective credit
Lab Fee: None Students will work on effective study habits and organizational skills. The course is designed to provide students with self-advocacy and study skills as well as to give students time to apply these strategies to assignments from other classes. Students will work on critical thinking, self-monitoring skills and social skills. Instruction takes place in a non-threatening, comfortable and quiet learning environment conducive to completion of mainstream class assignments.
SENIOR TRANSITION SEMINAR 07132
Elective credit
Grades 11-12
Senior Seminar is a class designed to prepare students for life after high school. It is designed to increase and reinforce the student’s self-awareness and career knowledge to better prepare them for transitions to post-secondary training or employment. Upon completion of the modules, students and teachers will have a plan or “road map” with goals and objectives that bridge the transition from school to work.
Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be confident in making the transition from high school to post-secondary training or employment by being able to:
· Develop and utilize self-advocacy skills (learning styles, needs awareness, IEPs, legislative rights (ADA, 504) accommodations, assertive communication).
· Develop a student generated work plan (individualized counseling sessions that assist students in developing a transition plan of action with objectives, target dates and community resources to accomplish goals.)
· Successfully complete applications, resumes and cover letters.
· Develop confidence and skills in an interviewing situation.
· Discover the impact of how job relationships and behaviors affect your career.
· Determine placement for the following year based on independent needs and choices (Transition Plus, employment, various college introductions.)
· Maintain academic skills with support from case manager and Transition teacher.
· Understand resources available after high school.
· Home living skills/opportunities.
COMMUNITY BASED VOCATIONAL TRAINING (CBVT) 07241
Grade N/A (must be over age 16)
Students who are at least 16 years of age will learn skills necessary to gain entry-level employment and/or additional training in their vocational interest areas. Students experience and explore the world of work in a variety of supported, community-based settings.