H istory Matters Jacob Middleton finds that, far from being a relic of a cruel Victorian past, corporal punishment became more frequent and institutionalised in 20th-century England. The history of corporal punishment is important, both in itself and in what it tells us about progress and reform. In the early part of 1890 a teachers’ newspaper, The Schoolmistress, complained that its urban readers were under […]

Using the “Case Scenario: Alex,” create a 10-15 slide PowerPoint that explains the legal requirements and components under IDEA of the transition process that can be shared with Alex’s IEP team. Be sure to address essential components, including: Student-focused planning; Student development; and Family involvement. In addition, include presenter’s notes that further elaborate on participation and collaboration of parents and students through ethically responsible, linguistically […]

IDEA requires IEP teams to notify parents of their rights and procedural safeguards when informing them about the need to assess their child, either to determine eligibility or to re-evaluate to show growth. IEP teams must describe the purpose of assessments and describe the assessments that will be used when securing permission from parents to evaluate their child. Providing informational brochures can help parents understand […]

Logistics for Day of In-flight Education Downlink Plan Several logistical details go into planning the downlink as well as the activities surrounding it that day. Describe logistical tasks such as collecting and selecting questions to ask crew members, collecting Talent Authorization Forms (required for anyone that appears on NASA TV), transportation required to get participants to the facility (if needed), the activities surrounding the downlink […]

Use the “COE Lesson Plan Template” to complete this assignment. Design an Understanding by Design lesson plan using the grade level (10th grade) and an appropriate content area at your field experience site. Your lesson plan must include differentiated instruction for diverse populations represented in your school. Student use of technology to aid in learning must also be taken into consideration. While APA format is […]

  This current events forum is an opportunity to explore the current and constantly evolving world of technology with your online community of learners. Each week you will research, summarize, and link to an article (Links to an external site.) or embed a video (Links to an external site.) resource that highlights your current event for the week. Think about the topic in terms of your own […]

Analyzing Due Process Decisions IDEA provides protections and rights to families of students with disabilities who are receiving special education services, including due process. Parents/caregivers have the right to due process if they have a conflict with their child’s school relating to the services the child receives. It is important that teachers understand due process as they may be called upon to share data regarding […]

 Reply: After reading your classmates’ threads, choose one to which you will respond, then write a reply that interacts with your classmate’s thread and presents a well-reasoned alternative to his or her approach to the issue. You do not have to defend a position that is diametrically opposed to your classmate’s position, but you do need to either defend a position that is significantly different than […]

All American is an independent film series that serves as a microcosm of our society, and highlights many of the social issues affecting our society today. The series focuses on the coming together of two families and two worlds who will discover that the differences that divide us on the surface hide a deeper connection- the complicated, imperfect humanity that unites us all. The series […]

As we have seen in our readings thus far, the American Family has undergone many changes. These changes are impacting relationships, marriage, families, and parenthood. Of these 4 areas, choose 1 area that is of most interest to you to do some additional research on the changes that have occurred. Find 2 recent (within the last 5-7 years) scholarly articles on the area that you […]