Classroom Instruction / Instruction

Instruction

Every child and every disability is different. The purpose of the Individualized Educational Program is to tailor an educational approach to the needs of the individual child. It was once believed that children with disabilities should be taught together in small groups, apart from other children. Educators now know that all students benefit when students are educated together.
Curriculum and Grading Policy
The Common Core State Standards are an important step forward in education reform. Read More »

Response to Intervention

"Response to Intervention" (RtI) is a foundation of teaching practice that works to scientifically match individual students to the teaching practices that are effective for them. Read More »
Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn. UDL provides a framework for understanding how to create curricula that meets the needs of all learners from the start. Read More »
Academic Intervention Services
Academic Intervention Services (AIS) are available to students in all schools. Read More »

Integrating Related Services
Students with an IEP often receive occupational, physical, speech, or counseling therapy as part of their programs. Read More »

Accommodations and Modifications
An accommodation is typically defined as a service or support that is provided to help a student fully access the subject matter and instruction. Accommodations include adjustments to the environment, instruction or materials. Read More »

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.