Recommended Instructional Options for Domain-Specific Services

K-9 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