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

Nonverbal

Provide advanced, abstract and complex material at a faster pace
Engage in hands-on experiences and use of manipulatives
Provide rich problem-solving tasks and design challenges
Allow creation of models, pictures and diagrams during learning and to show understanding
Promote creation of own methods to solve problems
Provide tiered assignments/choice menus

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