P. S. 304 Task 1

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P.S. 304, The Early Childhood Lab School, is committed to creating a culturally diverse school that promotes unity amongst students, teachers and the community. Their primary goal is to encourage students to strive to their full potential in all academic areas, foster positive work ethics and instill a lifelong love for learning. The schools demographics consist of 58% Hispanics, 28% Caucasian, 6% Asian, 6% African American, 1% English Language Learners and 24% Special Needs. P.S. 304 has an attendance rate of 95% for students, 97% teachers and 11% of students who were chronically absent.

I’ve selected an inclusion 1st grade class for my lesson. There are 25 students, four with IEP’s, one paraprofessional and one general education teacher. The class demographics are fifteen students Caucasian, four African American, four Hispanics and two Asian. Two out of the twenty-five students are part of the District 75 Special Education Teacher Support Service (SETSS). The inclusion students are expected to participate a minimum of 80% of the school day in a general education setting. Students may be pulled off of class for additional services, but it is recommended that the special education teacher collaborates with the general education teacher to incorporate in class learning for the remaining 20% of the day.
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There are five hexagon shaped tables with five to six students seated at each. Along the windows are various centers and bookshelves. There is a reading, writing, math and electronic center and within each center are various activities for the students to engage in. At the center of the classroom is a chalkboard, SMART board, calendar, rug and a couple of charts the teacher made throughout the year. At the back of the classroom are several bookshelves, a word wall and the guided reading center where the teacher conferences with the

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