Despite years of investigation and reporting on the disproportionate representation of culturally
and linguistically diverse (CLD) students in office discipline referrals and special education, little
progress has been made in reducing these disparities. It is recommended that school personnel
identify cultural inconsistencies in disciplinary practices, and develop and maintain culturally
responsive practices that facilitate improvements in student behavior. The Double-Check framework
promotes such practices through self-assessment, and encourages school personnel to recognize
their own attitudes and behaviors toward CLD students. In this effort we describe the five
components of the Double-Check model and provide a case study example that illustrates how
school teams and i
The framework of Developmental Assets is grounded in extensive research on what kids need to succeed. Since 1989, Search Institute has been studying the assets in the lives of young people. To date, about three million young people have been surveyed in thousands of communities across North America. Read more about the research behind this framework.
The Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence (CREDE) is focused on improving the education of students whose ability to reach their potential is challenged by language or cultural barriers, race, geographic location, or poverty. CREDE promotes research by university faculty and graduate students and provides educators with a range of tools to help them implement best practices in the classroom.
Michael mcsheehan presented at low incidence forum
The IOD's research team is a multi-disciplinary group with backgrounds in education, autism, early childhood, employment, sustainable transportation, public policy, aging and long term care, positive behavioral supports, professional development, self determination, communication sciences and disorders, community development, literacy, developmental disabilities, and mental health. Research staffs possess training and expertise in a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including case study, interview, observation, focus group, quasi-experimental design, participatory action research, and survey design. We apply our collective expertise to a broad range of disability topics to inform members of the disability community, policy makers, advocates, other stakeholders, as well as members of the general public. Our research emphasizes sound theory, collaboration with stakeholders, and the applicability of research results.
Allan Oden - The Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) Group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has produced a series of papers that addresses the compensation aspect of the strategic management of human capital in public education.
"MentorMob playlists are displayed in a step-by-step format that allow users to interact with live web content right on the page, keeping students on track without getting lost in a stream of open tabs and new pages. As students progress through a playlist at their own pace, MentorMob keeps track of completed steps. Flexibility to move within a playlist is provided by a preview that's always accessible on the side of the screen, allowing users to jump to different steps as needed for reteaching and challenge.
The newly added LearnZillion Common Core aligned lessons focus on the use of narrated video for instruction. The pause button allows students to tackle the learning at their own pace, while built in learning supports make this an instructional tool that addresses a variety of learning needs. A Coach's Commentary on the side of each playlists provides teachers with additional information and support. Most of the math lessons provide guided practice opportunities and some of these playlists are also available in spanish. "
Mobile devices such iPads, iPods and iPhones have taken the world by storm and are increasingly used in teaching and learning, and/or in therapy, to support learners with additional support needs, as well as for personal use. We are aware that people are all at different levels of experience in their use of iPads. We hope this Guide will provide you with helpful information and resources to help you on your way.
Strategies for Assistive Technology Negotiations
adapted from an Advocacy Institute presentation on Assistive Technology
by Dave Edyburn, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
iRead will give you a chance to create meaningful, curriculum-centered audio projects with your students. Teachers are using digital audio tools (iPods, mics, Garageband, iTunes, Keynote, etc. and various accessories) to improve reading processes. Teachers meet on a monthly basis to exchange ideas and strategies. We started in 2006-07 by collecting data about fluency rates - this proved to be very promising.
the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation commissioned a paper that links research and best practices involved in helping children with LD learn to read to the broader grade-level reading movement
" "How Can We Help Our Students Develop a Growth Mindset?". As part of the response, which will be published on Tuesday, I thought a "The Best…" list would be useful."
" In order to help educators integrate iPads effectively, we have compiled a list of apps focused on learning goals consistent with the CRCD framework. While many of these apps have also appeared in our iPads in the Classroom section, this list is driven by specific learning goals that promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and the creation of student-centric learning environments. "