NOTES FROM PEER GROUP DISCUSSION

Philip Harris:  Identification and Implementation of IEP's in the Classroom

Concern:
Has a high percentage of IEP students
Limited representaion from the CTC during IEP development
What recourse does the CTC Instructor have if adaptations are created without representation
How to understand the different IEP documents from multiple sending districts

Eric Hopewell: Integration of literacy Strategies in CTE Curriculum

Concern:
Student completion of written work is not meeting expectations
What literacy strategies will work in the classroom for his students

Tina LoBrutto: Classroom Management

Concern:
Multiple curriculums running in the same classroom
No areas for focused instruction without distracting other students
Physical requirements of the room, can there be changes

Pete Hoffman: Integraiting Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies Into The Classroom

Concern:
Creating inspiration in the classroom and curriculum
Make the curriculum more appealing to new students

Chris Shrader: Optimizing Classroom for Optimum Learning and Efficiency.

Concern:
Where can workstations be place for maximum learning
Having the instructor Gas-Tite certified, is there an advantage for the students