Week 7 Discussion 2 – Putting Schools in Charge Access and read the article below by Dr. John Katzman. The chapter presents a detailed account of teacher compensation as we know it in most districts and states. Dr. Katzman, in his article, “Restructure to Reform,” discusses some different ideas on teacher compensation. He says in part that “although our ultimate goal is a system […]

  Guided Response:  Read your classmates’ posts and respond to at least three of them. Ask questions that challenge their practices and beliefs while promoting their growth and development. Comment on how your classmates’ vision statements can help create a thoughtful, diverse community. If you came across a version of a vision statement that you think would aid your peers, share it with them.    Phelps […]

    Write a 750 to 1,050 word paper in which you analyze the characteristics of and methods used by a leader in working with their team. Describe a situation in which you have witnessed the  leader working with their team. This can be a real work situation, a  movie, a sports team or any other relevant example in which to base your  analysis.   Include the following: The […]

  Measurement Application Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to apply the information from Chapters 3 and 4 to a behavior of your choosing. In this regard, you will need to select a behavior, operationally define the behavior, and choose an appropriate measurement system. You do not need to actually measure the behavior. Assignment – Due by 8:30 pm on data indicated on syllabus […]

ASSIGNMENT 1 Select one of the discussion questions below and discussion.1.  Argue the pros and cons of harm reduction. 2.  What does empirical research say about the effectiveness of solution-focused therapy? Motivational interviewing? Cognitive-behavioral?  (Be sure to address all three.) PLEASE DO NOT USE INTERNET CITES AS REFERENCE ASSIGNMENT 2  Research addiction help groups nationwide that might be started in your school. 1.  What needs to be […]

As you will read in chapter two, IDEA is the federal statute that governs special education and the implementation of it in schools. It was first passed in 1975 (P.L. 94-142) and has gone through several revisions (amendments) since then, with the latest one being the 2004 amendments that were agreed upon only after a good bit of debate from many interest groups. IDEA is […]

  Answer the following questions: PLEASE VIEW THE WEBSITE BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. THIS ISN’T A ESSAY. JUST ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. http://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/gifted-education-practices How would you explain Curriculum Compacting to a friend? If you had a gifted child, would you want them to be accelerated in school (ie. skip a grade)? Why or Why not? Compare the practice of Curriculum Compacting to a Pull-Out program […]

  In your reading this week, Souto-Manning and Swick described strategies that promote positive relationships between home and school. In many of our case studies, you may have noticed a leading problem is lack of shared understanding between parents and teachers or administrators. What problems can occur when culture or economic differences create this separation and gap between the school and home? Add to the […]

    Assignment 08 E13 Early Childhood Literacy Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page […]

Teachers must employ a variety of assessments, instructional strategies, and intervention techniques to support their students who are displaying behaviors that are getting in the way of successful learning in the classroom. If initial classroom management efforts are unsuccessful in helping such a student, then it is often determined that the situation warrants a behavior plan. For a behavior plan to be successful, it is […]