Andrea Barroso Chapters 6 and 9 Reflection ED 604 The first assessment strategy I would use, and I actually do use

in my classroom is Performance Assessments. I especially use a task analysis during performance assessments. It allows me to break up the task into smaller parts, allowing the student to master each part before moving on, then continuing. The criteria for mastery are usually the same across all assessments, depending on the student. I also use powerful reinforcers to motivate my students in completing the task. The second assessment strategy I would use is a rubric. Rubrics allow me to set expectations of my students. They will also know what grade they will get with the amount or work they put in. I can post it up in my classroom to allow my students to refer to it whenever they need to. When working with parents, I use a lot of these strategies. I have a communication system with my parents in which we have notebooks for each of my students, which allow me to write a note home about their day. I include programs they worked on, what they had for lunch, and their overall behavior. Parents are also able to write back for whatever reason (i.e. didn't get a good night's sleep, might be cranky or didn't eat breakfast, please give him some cheerio's). I also send home certificates if they mastered a certain program. We also have parent teacher conferences twice a school year. It allows me to talk to the parents about their progress and behavior. I always start with the good news and continue from there. Another thing we have at my school, which is unique from other schools, is parent trainings/observations. Once a month parents are allowed to come in to

the classroom and observe myself working with their child. I can also teach the parents how a certain program is run and answer any questions the parents may have.