GATES Services
at K-3 Level
Overview
K-3 GATES services are provided in 2 ways. The first method is consultation between classroom teachers and GATES staff and the second service is delivered by the GATES staff member in all third grade classrooms. The following is the programming currently being delivered to MSAD 71 K-3 students.
GRADES K-2
CONSULTATION
Consultation is performed on a regular basis.
May look like...
-providing/planning enrichment activities
-discussion of individual student learning needs
-helping classroom teachers develop differentiated lessons
-supporting teachers/students with appropriate materials
GRADE 3
CONSULTATION
Consultation is performed on an as needed basis.
May look like...
-providing/planning enrichment activities
-discussion of individual student learning needs
-helping classroom develop differentiated lessons
-supporting teachers/students with appropriate materials
ENRICHMENT
May look like...
– Everyday Math games – advanced versions
– pre-testing/compacting curriculum
– math center support
– literacy center support
– whole class problem solving
– whole class creative writing based on 6 + 1 Traits
– literacy discussions
– challenge folders/independent work
TEAM TEACHING
May look like...
-Planning and teaching math or reading lesson
DIFFERENTIATION DEMONSTRATION AND SUPPORT
May look like...
-mini-lessons in classroom
-center creation
-provide materials/ideas for teachers to differentiate