Recommended Instructional Options for Domain Specific Services

Below are some instructional options that the Advanced Learning Department recommends to teachers to support students receiving domain specific services.

Literacy

• Utilize pre-assessment to drive instruction
• Use higher level reading materials
• Provide opportunities to explore current events and other topics through non-fiction materials
• Probe with advanced comprehension and open-ended questions
• Include writing projects/extensions for writing assignments
• Provide tiered assignments/choice menus
• Group students based on reading levels

Math

• Reduce repetitious instruction and practice
• Utilize pre-assessment and provide rich tasks, design challenges and extensions in areas of mastery
• Establish differentiated math groups
• Engage in math talk through active listening, questioning and explaining
• Utilize strategies that focus on mathematical reasoning
• Provide open-ended projects