Why are educators reluctant to engage in discussions about diversity in the classroom?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Answers to this question will vary but should include elements of the following: Educators’ lack of their own understanding about diverse cultures, lack of skill in facilitating challenging conversations, maintenance of a belief that school time is for learning content, and a belief that because students in a school may be diverse and are in the same setting, they then know deeply about each other already.
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Identify three things parents could do to help their child's adjustment to a new classroom
What will be an ideal response?
Services to a child with special needs would be described in a(n) __________ and include reasonable expectations for the child to accomplish in a year
Select one from below
accountability anecdotal records assessment authentic assessment confidentiality documentation formal observation Individual Education Plan (IEP) informal observation portfolios
A change of program:
a. Involves examining the child's program and making adjustments to his or her schedule based on the presenting problem. b. Usually occurs when a student has been placed in a course that is not suited to his/her ability or needs. c. Both a and b d. Neither a nor b
Which piece of federal legislation provides access to services for children who may not be judged eligible for services under IDEA 2004?
a. No Child Left Behind b. Education for All Handicapped Children Act c. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act d. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act