Interview an ELL instructor from a Title I school about how assessment is used for placement. You may interview one of the instructors that you have observed during your observations for this course. Inquire also about how placement and accommodations are determined for both special education and gifted ELLs. Your questions might include (but should not be limited to) the following: What are the indicators […]

  You have read Chapters 1 and 2 in your text and reflected on professionalism and current issues. For this assignment, reflect on what you have learned about the different facets of being a professional.  You are a new teacher at an elementary school or at an early childhood center. You have been asked by a local news reporter to explain the responsibilities, expectations, and roles […]

Due in maximum 2 hours.. 2 discussions.. Question 1 Citations or references are NOT REQUIRED for this post. Please note that one-two sentence posts or responses will not suffice.   Why do really smart people make really stupid decisions? Please explain the reason for your response. Question 2Citations or references are NOT REQUIRED for this post. Please note that one-two sentence posts or responses will not suffice.   How can we move on […]

 As a special educator you must be able to interpret the results of assessments in order to make sound recommendations for appropriate accommodations and interventions.  In order to do this you must understand the patterns of the disability you are working with and you must know how to interpret the results of the assessments and evaluations so that you can draw accurate conclusions. Using support […]

For this Discussion, you will narrow the scope of each education-related issue you identified in order to formulate problems that merit further investigation. What are some of the problems associated with each of the issues and whose resolution might be informed by applying knowledge from existing research or conducting a new research study? Why is it important to investigate one or more of these problems? […]

Part 1: Parent Newsletter An article explaining the school’s policy for MTSS and the role of family–school partnerships within the MTSS At least two school-wide interventions in place at school along with strategies parents can use at home to support their children A list of the top five resources for families with respect to being involved and supporting MTSS along with explaining why the resources […]

 1. Change initiatives often fail despite the best efforts of the leader. People’s level of commitment and person engagement are often determined by understanding why, how, and what the change is and what it means for them personally. Provide an example of resistance to change that you have experienced and analyze why it happened and what the leader could or should have done to deal […]

 In this first-time journal assignment, go to Section 1.1 of your text, and watch The Five Functions of Managers video on the five management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve organizational goals. How are the five management functions currently applied where you work (or did work)? How do you think any could have been applied differently? It’s ok to write […]

  Essay #1 –  write a short reflection essay based on the readings. This submission should be in APA format (in-text citations and reference page etc) Be sure to construct your essay to have the following sections and answer each prompt appropriately: Topic Summary (2 paragraphs)  Give a brief summary of what you learned from the selected module readings and discussions. (Avoid being vague “I learned […]

   SOMETHING ABOUT ME TO HELP WITH RESPONSES: I WORKED IN A NURSING HOME FOR 20 PLUS YEARS AS A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSITANT (CNA)  I AM A PEOPLE’S PERSON, I AM KIND, CARING NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES: COMING ACROSS RUDE FAMILY MEMBERS OR BELIGERENT RESIDENCE BUT THIS IS DUE TO THEIR AGE Reflection on Professional Self For this first week’s reflection exercise, write a guided journal entry […]