NM Discovery Session�

Collaborative Approaches for Special Populations

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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All materials supporting the CTE Statewide Advisory Board (including agendas, surveys, flyers, and the event website) were developed under grant number H421E230016 - STATE OF NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. §§ 1221e-3 and 3474).

Shelly Robinson �Customer Success Project Lead (NM)

shelly.robinson@p2c.org

505.225.2911

Maggie Miller

Customer Success Manager

• 17 years as an inclusive educator
• 5 years as a state inclusion facilitator in Florida
• 9 years as a career development specialist in the US
• M.Ed., Certified Career Advisor, Global Career Development Facilitator

maggie.miller@p2c.org

Today’s Agenda

• Welcome!
• Define Special Populations
• What is Collaborative Teaching?
• Six Collaborative Approaches to Support ALL Learners
• Q&A
• Wrap-Up

Your Thoughts?

According to the United States Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, “Special populations refers to students that must overcome barriers that may require special consideration and attention to ensure equal opportunity for success and in an educational setting. These students must be supported to ensure equal access to educational resources and opportunities.”

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https://www.ed.gov/teaching-and-administration/supporting-students/special-populations

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What are special populations of students?

Type one or more example(s) of a special population of students.

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In the chat…

Examples include…

• Students with Disabilities
• Students on a 504 Plan
• Students who are Economically Disadvantaged
• Tribal Learners
• Migrant Learners
• English Language Learners
• Students Experiencing Homelessness
• Students in Foster Families/Transitioning Youth
• Students who Identify as LGTBQI+
• Non-Traditional Learners
• Students with a Parent Serving on Active Duty in the Military
• Justice-Impacted Youth

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https://www.ed.gov/teaching-and-administration/supporting-students/special-populations

https://www.acteonline.org/publications/maximizing-access-and-success-for-special-populations-in-cte/

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Examples of students in special populations in K-12

Collaborative Teaching!

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How Can We Support Special Populations?

Choose One

Collaborative Teaching!

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• A service delivery option where general education and special education teachers (in most cases) co-plan and co-deliver instruction to meet the needs of all students.

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Friend, Marilyn. Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals. 9th ed., Pearson, 2020.

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How Can We Support Special Populations?

Marilyn Friend on the Think Inclusive Podcast (2:15)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJoG4eEH_Xs

Let’s Hear from Marilyn Friend

• Special Education Teacher
• ESOL Teacher
• Teacher of the Gifted and Talented
• Reading Specialist
• Math Specialist
• School Counselor
• Occupational Therapist
• Speech Therapist
• Paraprofessional (Under the Supervision of a Special Educator)

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Friend, Marilyn. Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals. 9th ed., Pearson, 2020.

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Who can Collaboratively Teach with the General Education Teacher?

1. One Teach, One Observe
1. One teacher leads instruction, while the other teacher observes and collects data

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Friend, Marilyn. Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals. 9th ed., Pearson, 2020.

https://ctserc.org/component/k2/item/50-six-approaches-to-co-teaching

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Strategies for Collaborative Teaching?

2. One Teach, One Assist

• One teacher leads instruction, while the other teacher circulates the room, providing assistance as needed

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Friend, Marilyn. Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals. 9th ed., Pearson, 2020.

https://ctserc.org/component/k2/item/50-six-approaches-to-co-teaching

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Strategies for Collaborative Teaching?

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1. If you have used One Teach, One observe or One Teach one Assist, what was your role? How did it go?

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1. How can this be used in your classroom?

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Unmute or type in the chat: Classroom Applications

3. Parallel Teaching

• Both teachers teach the same content to one group, but divide the class into two groups and teach simultaneously

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Friend, Marilyn. Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals. 9th ed., Pearson, 2020.

https://ctserc.org/component/k2/item/50-six-approaches-to-co-teaching

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Strategies for Collaborative Teaching?

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4. Station Teaching

• Both teachers divide content and students. Each teacher teaches the content to one group and repeats the instruction for the other group. A third group may provide students the opportunity to practice independently.

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Friend, Marilyn. Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals. 9th ed., Pearson, 2020.

https://ctserc.org/component/k2/item/50-six-approaches-to-co-teaching

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Strategies for Collaborative Teaching?

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1. If you have used Parallel Teaching or Station Teaching? What were you teaching and how did you plan for the lesson?

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1. How can this be used in your classroom?

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Unmute or type in the chat: Classroom Applications

5. Alternative Teaching

• One teacher takes the responsibility for a large group, while the other teacher works with a small group who may need additional supports or extension opportunities

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Friend, Marilyn. Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals. 9th ed., Pearson, 2020.

https://ctserc.org/component/k2/item/50-six-approaches-to-co-teaching

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Strategies for Collaborative Teaching?

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6. Team Teaching

• Both teachers deliver the same instruction at the same time. Some teachers refer to team teaching as “one brain in two bodies.

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Friend, Marilyn. Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals. 9th ed., Pearson, 2020.

https://ctserc.org/component/k2/item/50-six-approaches-to-co-teaching

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Strategies for Collaborative Teaching?

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1. If you have used Alternative Teaching or Team Teaching? What were you teaching and how did you your student benefit?

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1. How can this be used in your classroom?

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Unmute or type in the chat: Classroom Applications

• Curriculum
• Math Exploration Lessons, Application Lessons, and Projects
• Career Exploration Lessons
• Career Story Playlist
• Employability Skills Playlist
• Financial Literacy Playlist
• My Career Page
• Career Tools
• Labor Market Navigator

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Using Collaborative Approaches in P2C with…

Employability Skills Playlist Teacher Materials

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_dL0-lRCdFuZldah4Pkptey5Egmpt93rqwxnxm-VUk8/edit?usp=sharing

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A Resource in the P2C Curriculum

Next Steps?

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If you do not have an educator account, set up your teacher account:

• If you have not registered your teacher account, contact Shelly Robinson. Shelly’s email: shelly.robinson@p2c.org or the Get Started form at https://careers2communities.com/get-started/

If you do have an educator account:

• Contact Shelly for Pathway2Careers professional development at your school
• Explore the curriculum
• Seek out the co-educators you work with to explore collaborative approaches with your students in special populations
• Seek administrative support for collaborative teaching

Questions?

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