ABCNEWS.com : Study: Parents, Students Back Standards than eight in 10 parents and teachers said schools should also much on these tests, we are punishing minorities, specialneeds students, students in bilingual http://abcnews.go.com/sections/us/DailyNews/schoolstudy010221.html
Extractions: In the survey of parents, educators, students and employers by the organization Public Agenda, printed today in Education Week , nearly all the respondents said they generally favor the movement for tougher standards. Only 1 percent of the more than 2,000 respondents said local schools should discontinue their efforts. But at the same time, few of those questioned said schools should rely solely on tests to promote children. More than eight in 10 parents and teachers said schools should also consider teacher evaluations to decide whether students are ready to move on. Education experts say the problem with basing promotions on tests alone is there is too much room for error. "One cannot be sure a student absolutely knows the material," said Karen Hartke, a researcher at FairTest, a Washington-based organization that examines the use of standardized testing. "By relying too much on these tests, we are punishing minorities, special-needs students, students in bilingual education and students in communities with the least resources."
Extractions: 6.6 School of Graduate Studies Policy with Regard to Students with Disabilities McMaster University aims to enhance the quality of the University environment for persons with disabilities. To this end the University has an Centre for Student Development and is continuously making improvements to its facilities to maximize access for all students, including those with physical limitations. The School of Graduate Studies, along with the relevant academic department(s), and the Centre for Student Development, encourages academically qualified students to investigate the full range of possibilities at McMaster. Special services and accommodations are provided on an individual basis, are disability specific, and are consistent with the academic objectives of the course and program. The School of Graduate Studies document "Students with Disabilities: Policies and Guidelines for Graduate Students" outlines the steps which must be taken in order to arrange for such services and accommodations. Approval of any special academic arrangements is to be made by the appropriate Faculty Committee on Graduate Admissions and Study. The full policy is available from the School of Graduate Studies and the Centre for Student Development.
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Extractions: nichcy@aed.org This series takes an in-depth look at current disability issues such as parent concerns, legal issues, and educational rights of children with disabilities. Know the number of the specific News Digest you're looking for? Here's a list by number. (If you don't see the number you're looking for, check our " Out of Print " page.) Or, if you just want to see what we offer, scroll down and read descriptions of the individual News Digests, listed alphabetically. The IDEA Amendments of 1997 Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities Learn more about two promising interventions for students with learning disabilities: (1) helping students develop their use of learning strategies; and (2) helping them develop their phonological awareness. Use this publication with its companion resource list, which lists journal articles and books available on learning strategies for these students. 1997, 16 pages. Parenting a Child with Special Needs When parents learn that their child has a disability, they begin an unplanned journey. Starting with the article You Are Not Alone, this News Digest is written expressly for parents to respond to their information needs and offer perspectives from other parents. Professionals who work with families will find it helpful in understanding more about how having a child with a disability can affect the family. 2003, 16 pages.
Extractions: The aim is to give students "real life" skills "Design and make a product to stop Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine pipework catching on the airframe of Harrier jump jets during installation." This is the latest brief for two gap-year students from Bristol who have turned down travelling the world for taking on engineering contracts like this one. Alex Thompson, 19, and Iain Purvis, 18, are employed by their former school, John Cabot City Technology College, as teaching assistants as well as young engineers. The pair receive education bursaries of £250 a month for a three-day week and help GCSE and A-levels pupils with their assignments as well as taking on projects from industry. Iain says the scheme has been "invaluable" Their work so far has included designing and building a commemorative bench for a churchyard and producing 200 trophies for the school's celebration of achievement awards.
Extractions: Boys are more likely to be classed as having special needs A new effort is being made to ensure that the one in six children in England with special needs get the best possible educational opportunities. The government aims to end variations in provision around the country. It says that, despite many improvements in recent years, too much still depends on where children live and the school they attend. But head teachers complain of limited resources, excessive bureaucracy - and the impact of school league tables. SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SEN children "have a significantly greater degree of difficulty in learning than the majority of their age in local mainstream schools" and need "additional or different" help about 17% of children are considered to have SEN of those, 64% are boys 3% have "statements" of the most severe need wide variations between education authorities The Education Secretary, Charles Clarke, said: "All children have the right to the best possible education, the opportunity to fulfil their potential and play a full part in the life of their school and their community."
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Extractions: Student Loans: What You Really Need to Know Firstly, do not be intimidated. Diving into debt when you have no real income takes a little getting used to, but remind yourself that the provincial and federal loans programs are there to help you get through your post-secondary years. Once you have heard back from the government with your loan maximums, you must set up an appointment with your student loan representative at your bank branch, preferably somewhere you have been banking for several years (so you are not a stranger to them). You can ask them any questions, and after signing your life away they will set you up with your cash. TIP #2: Read the fine print, and make noted of all the important terms and details. For example, they may start charging you interest unless you provide them with written notice that you are still in school every semester! If you are unable to find a job after 6 months or decide to go back to school, the interest-free term can be extended with special permission. Again, follow tip #4 and you should be okay.
Special Educational Needs And The Foreign Service Child covers the related legal issues in public schools. special Education Resources on the Internet http//seriweb Return to Education and Youth back to homepage. http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/9856.htm
Extractions: [Print Friendly Version] There are unique challenges inherent in raising children with special needs, and this is especially so in the internationally mobile lifestyle of the Foreign Service. There has been a significant effort to increase the number of programs for children with special needs in American-international schools around the world. However, the quality of these programs varies greatly from school to school, and even from year to year. While more children who have mild learning disabilities are adequately served in international schools, children with moderate to severe disabilities still encounter major challenges. In addition to the lack of available programs overseas, very often there is also a lack of other support or therapeutic specialists to serve the requirements of special needs children. The Family Liaison Office strongly urges families to carefully research their options before bidding on and accepting an overseas assignment. There are several offices in the Department of State that work together to assist families of children with special needs. Special Needs Resource Information from the Department of State . Additionally, the Office of Overseas Schools offers the brochure
Education Options For Foreign Service Family Members for State Universities and Colleges, special Admissions Policies. school, Other Programs, High school Diplomas, Adult to Education and Youth back to homepage. http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/rsrcs/pubs/7232.htm
Extractions: [Print Friendly Version] Foreign Service life is an education. Education Options for Foreign Service Family Members , first published in February 1996, is dedicated to assist Foreign Service family members in obtaining the best education possible to supplement their Foreign Service experience. While the emphasis is on schools and school-age children, this book looks at Foreign Service family members of all ages. There is information on the day care needs of Foreign Service babies and early childhood education for preschoolers. At the other end of the spectrum, it looks at adult education options for Foreign Service spouses and young adult family members who are not in college. It is organized in general chronological order with the information on related topics interspersed throughout age level material. This book is designed for those people who want information on a specific topic as well as for those people who want to use it as a planning tool to look at the total picture of education for Foreign Service families. Chapters are below.
Schoolsearch: Special-needs Students Await Word On Programs answers; One zone, many choices; Middle schools tout themes special interests, needs met at charter schools; Education http://www.sptimes.com/2002/09/15/schoolsearch/Special_needs_student.shtml
Extractions: published September 15, 2002 ST. PETERSBURG Julie LeMay has become an expert at working the system on behalf of her daughter. Clare, 5, has Down's syndrome, so she can't go to St. Jude's Cathedral School, where her 7-year-old brother Adam is in second grade. Clare needs a varying exceptionalities program that only the public schools offer. And her mother has made sure she gets into one. Julie LeMay got a special attendance permit allowing Clare to begin kindergarten this year at 74th Street Elementary. Northwest Elementary was the zoned school for her Harshaw-area neighborhood of central St. Petersburg. "I used choice to help get the special attendance permit," LeMay said. "I told them, "I'm going to put her here next year regardless (under the choice plan), so you may as well let me start her here now.' "
Schools - 8/13/03 special Reports. school Scandal Officials abused the public trust Go Wasted Dollars, Broken Buildings How Detroit Public schools is spending its back Issues. http://www.detnews.com/2003/schools/0308/13/
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Homeschooling Zone Main Page give her foster son relief from special education in faith by continuing homeschooling through High school; and finally a handy new chart on the back of each http://www.homeschoolzone.com/main.htm
Extractions: Ann Lahrson-Fisher has written an extensive exploration of how children learn naturally in families through play, conversation, family togetherness, and the process of growing up. This book is a common sense discussion that probes the underlying elements of homeschool success. Ann has also graciously given us her "Trusty Homeschool Emergency Kit" for FREE to help you get started. Don't forget to click on the contact us to ask a question which will be forwarded to Ann and you can be part of our FREE educational support groups. You can't get too much help! Christian Unschooling:
CNN.com Specials standards and broad recognition that industry needs a more As the 2002 school year boots up, educators are New back to school gadgets hit the market Full Story http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2002/back.to.school/
Extractions: Schools go high-tech to battle truancy I n the last few years, schools across the nation, striving to achieve innovation and excellence in the classroom, have been hit by what one Missouri principal describes as a "technology tidal wave." This phenomenon, combined with a legislative demand for achieving national standards and broad recognition that industry needs a more technologically literate workforce, has created a new and different landscape in U.S. education. As the 2002 school year boots up, educators are finding that laptops, e-mail and Internet connections are fast becoming the chalkboards and No. 2 pencils of the 21st century. CNN.com takes an in-depth look what some children around the country will be doing in class this year.
Wired News: Making The Grade Making the Grade. A Wired News special Collection back to All Subsets. Do school libraries need filters, or do they prevent good information from coming in? http://www.wired.com/news/school
Extractions: From All Months February 2003 January 2003 December 2002 November 2002 October 2002 September 2002 August 2002 July 2002 June 2002 May 2002 April 2002 March 2002 February 2002 January 2002 December 2001 November 2001 October 2001 September 2001 August 2001 July 2001 June 2001 May 2001 April 2001 March 2001 February 2001 January 2001 December 2000 November 2000 October 2000 September 2000 August 2000 July 2000 June 2000 May 2000 April 2000 March 2000 February 2000 January 2000 December 1999 November 1999 October 1999 September 1999 August 1999 July 1999 June 1999 April 1999 1 to 20 of 500 next
Extractions: Lesson Planning Center ... Special Theme Lesson Planning Article L E S S O N P L A N N I N G A R T I C L E What kinds of classes, activities, resources, or facilities (etc.) would middle school students like their community to provide for them in school or after school? Learn what some middle school students had to say! Included: A Lesson Plan for learning about students' needs! What kinds of classes, activities, resources, or facilities would middle school students like their community to provide for them in school or after school? "My students had many interesting ideas," says teacher Linda Haskell, who posed that question to her students at Williams Junior High School in Oakland, Maine. The thoughtful responses she got from her students ran the gamut.
Extractions: Career Education ... Special Theme School Administrators Article S C H O O L A D M I N I S T R A T O R S A R T I C L E It's back-to-school time for principals and school administrators too! Education World has gathered great resources from our archive that offer advice, tips, and resources all principals should have at their fingertips. Included: Fund-raising ideas, recess success resources, parent involvement strategies, and much more! It's back-to-school time for teachers and students. It's back-to-school time for principals too! Education World has gathered great resources from our archive that provide advice, tips, and resources that all principals should have at their fingertips! We have divided the resources into five categories: Browse through the headlines in each section below, and click for great resources that will reduce stress and improve school quality!
Working Together To Educate Minority Students With Special Needs Or Talents since a federal law began requiring all schools to meet the learning needs of disabled are identified as disabled and placed in special education programs http://www4.nationalacademies.org/onpi/oped.nsf/0/34E3807F065E03AD85256BAE00631D
Speced of the school s principal, the special education coordinator, special education teachers It is completed within 60 school days from the date back to Top of Page. http://www.district90.org/speced.htm
Extractions: The special education and student support services at River Forest School District 90 are comprehensive and customized for each child. In keeping with our Mission Statement we help a ll children in the District make progress consistent with their abilities. A free, appropriate public education is available to all special needs students in the District. Special Education Services Primary Grades Case Study Evaluation and Parent Involvement Other Services ... Links to Other Resources Copies of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, School Board policies and Federation of Districts for Special Education policies are available at the Administration Building. For more information on special education services, please contact your school's special education coordinator or principal or the school district superintendent. We wish to acknowledge all parents who have offered their valuable suggestions and support in the spirit of cooperation and continuous improvement. A special thank you to the BEST Group who served as an ad hoc committee to the District. For children with special needs, ages 3 to 15, we provide specific services tailored to meet those needs as outlined by a team of teachers, therapists and other educational professionals. Adhering to the federal guidelines of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) the Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) team conducts a case study evaluation with parental permission for each student with a suspected or known
