Brief Biography
Amanda Oxford worked 7 years as an elementary GNETS teacher and the past 6 years as a GNETS Area Administrator for Catoosa and Walker county. As a GNETS administrator she has worked closely with middle and high school classrooms as well. Amanda has a Masters in Special Education with a concentration in behavior disorders from the University of Tn in Chattanooga and an Education Specialist in Administration from Berry College. She has worked with Ga State the last two years as part of the FBA/BIP project and is part of the PBIS implementation team for Northwest GNETS.
Highest Degree of Presenter(s)
Education Specialist
Presentation Abstract
Many believe that the biggest challenge to working in the GNETS program is managing behavior. Planning effective and appropriate instruction can be a substantial challenge as well. Education today is very focused on standards based instruction which presents a unique challenge to the GNETS teacher. A GNETS teacher may be responsible for covering standards for 3, 4 or 6 grade levels each period of the day. They also are often responsible for planning all subjects during the day and cannot reuse plans because they work with their students for several years in a row. Well planned lessons in the GNETS setting not only meet the academic needs of students but also are highly effective at reducing behavior. When looking at a lesson plans the GNETS teacher must learn to identify "problem areas" and proactively differentiate, modify and accommodate for students to ensure a successful learning experience.
Recommended Citation
Oxford, Amanda C., "Developing Instruction for the Multi-Grade Level GNETS Classroom" (2014). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 36.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2014/2014/36
Developing Instruction for the Multi-Grade Level GNETS Classroom
Student Center-Senate
Many believe that the biggest challenge to working in the GNETS program is managing behavior. Planning effective and appropriate instruction can be a substantial challenge as well. Education today is very focused on standards based instruction which presents a unique challenge to the GNETS teacher. A GNETS teacher may be responsible for covering standards for 3, 4 or 6 grade levels each period of the day. They also are often responsible for planning all subjects during the day and cannot reuse plans because they work with their students for several years in a row. Well planned lessons in the GNETS setting not only meet the academic needs of students but also are highly effective at reducing behavior. When looking at a lesson plans the GNETS teacher must learn to identify "problem areas" and proactively differentiate, modify and accommodate for students to ensure a successful learning experience.
