Term

Scaffolding
Instruction

Collaboration &
Teaming

Inclusion &
Diversity

Data Based
Decision Making

Individualization

Leadership &
Advocacy

Definition

Example

A variety of instructional
techniques used to move
students progressively toward
stronger understanding and,
ultimately, greater independence
in the learning process.
When a group of educators that
meets regularly, shares
expertise, and works
collaboratively to improve
teaching skills and the academic
performance of students.
A wide variety of teaching
techniques and lesson
adaptations that educators use to
instruct a diverse group of
students, with diverse learning
needs, in the same course,
classroom, or learning
environment.
This refers to any concept or
strategy that is derived from or
informed by objective evidence
most commonly, educational
research or metrics of school,
teacher, and student
performance.
Refers to a diverse variety of
educational programs, learning
experiences, instructional
approaches, andacademicsupport strategies that are
intended to address the distinct
learning needs, interests,
aspirations, or cultural
backgrounds of individual
students.
To advocate for your child in
the educational system is to
speak on behalf of your child and
his or her specific learning
needs.

Some students are given a

vocabulary lesson before
they read a difficult text with
the rest of the class.

An IEP Meeting.

Making sure the cafeteria is

wheel chair accessible, so
every student has the
opportunity to socialize
during lunch.
Using DIBELS test scores
to group readers into levels
for more targeted
instruction.

Using what I know about an

individual students likes to
create a lesson. Writing a
math lesson around soccer
for a student who loves
soccer.
Making sure the student
has access to a word
processor if the student is
severely challenged or
unable to write on paper.