Category: Education

Respond to your colleague in the following ways:
-Offer feedback regarding their memo.
-Ask a clarifying question about the information they listed in their memo.
-Share a personal experience or thought about the impact of social media on school information.
Roziel’s post :
Northgate School District Memo:
To: Northgate School Community
From: Roziel Rhee, Special Educator
Subject: Communication Regarding Recent Incident at Northgate Middle School

Dear Northgate School Community,
We want to address concerns stemming from a recent incident at Northgate Middle School, which has understandably raised questions among parents and community members. We want to confirm that we are aware of the situation involving a special education student exhibiting behavior that led to police presence at our school. We take these matters very seriously, as the safety and well-being of all our students is our highest priority.
During the incident, a student experiencing an intense emotional response required immediate attention. The disruptive behavior led to a temporary evacuation of the classroom to ensure the safety of all students present. The prompt actions taken by staff and law enforcement were aimed at de-escalating the situation swiftly and effectively.
We want to assure you that such instances while concerning, are addressed by federal, state, and district policies governing special education and student conduct. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) emphasizes that students with disabilities may require specific interventions and support to ensure their successful engagement in a school environment (Wrightslaw, 2016).
The actions we took during this incident were consistent with state and federal laws related to special education and student safety. Recognizing that some students may struggle with self-regulation and emotional responses, our approach aligned with our commitment to provide appropriate interventions designed specifically for students with special needs (McInerney et al., 2014). When confrontations arise, it is the responsibility of our trained personnel to manage the situation with best practices in mind.
We understand the concerns voiced regarding the safety of our students. Please be assured that the Northgate School District is dedicated to maintaining a safe learning environment. Our staff is trained in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies for situations like this one. Importantly, each classroom has a safety plan tailored to the unique needs of all our students, particularly those in special education (Council for Exceptional Children, n.d.).
In addition to our adherence to individual safety plans, we conduct regular drills and training sessions to prepare our staff for various emergencies. We also actively encourage open lines of communication between our families and the school to discuss any concerns regarding student safety.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we foster an environment where all students feel supported and safe. Should you have further inquiries or need additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or the school administration.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to support our students and the Northgate School community.
Sincerely,
Roziel Rhee
Special Educator
Northgate School District

My Thoughts on Social Media Impact
A few years ago, a troubling situation emerged when a 5-year-old student claimed that a teacher had physically reprimanded her. This incident brought to light ongoing challenges in communication within our school community, particularly given the rapid dissemination of information through social media. Instead of reaching out to school staff for clarification, the child’s parent opted to voice her concerns on online platforms such as WeChat (similar to Facebook) here in China, which fueled speculation and heightened anxiety among parents and community members.
While it is important for parents to voice their concerns, this episode underscored the potential consequences of miscommunication. The quick spread of information—often devoid of context—can amplify stress for students, parents, and educators alike. I urge families to prioritize obtaining accurate information directly from school officials, as this practice fosters trust and collaboration within our community.
In response to the escalating concerns, school leadership took the initiative to coordinate a meeting with parents, including the family at the heart of the allegation. This meeting was designed to create a safe environment for open dialogue, clarify the situation, and dispel any misinformation circulating on social media.
This approach to direct communication was instrumental in resolving the misunderstanding, reinforcing the importance of teamwork in supporting our students. It also served as a reminder for parents to engage with teachers and administrators before taking their concerns online.
Furthermore, this incident reaffirmed our ethical commitment as educators, particularly those working in special education. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) advocates for tailored interventions that consider the unique strengths and needs of each student. I promote the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies to enhance the effectiveness of our interventions and to make academic content relevant to our students’ diverse contexts.
In conclusion, effectively supporting students with significant learning and behavioral challenges requires a culturally informed approach, especially in the face of today’s communication hurdles. We remain dedicated to providing all students with the educational opportunities they deserve, fostering both academic growth and social success.

Create a guidebook for a person in your current or intended profession, even if they are not directly engaged in instruction, describing the 4 most important concepts from this class for them to know that will help them succeed and/or overcome challenges in their work. Guidebooks may be directed towards the practitioner you have previously interviewed. Your guidebook must not be a copy of any existing products. Your writing style should be directed towards your target practitioners in clear and non-academic language, explaining each concept’s importance and practical implications for their work.
*You must include one concept from each “third” of the course (weeks 1-5, weeks 7-10, and weeks 12-14).
You have creative freedom for this assignment, so feel free to use Canva, Create a comic strip, and/or infographic.
My current profession is agriculture. I am a high school agriculture teacher.

Imagine you are on a district English learner (EL) committee tasked with creating materials for a session to provide teachers with background concerning laws or court decisions that have had a significant impact on the education of English learners.
Research the following court decisions and laws:
Court Decisions:
Lau v. Nichols (1974)
Castañeda v. Pickard (1981)
Plyler v. Doe (1982)
Flores v. Arizona (2000)
Federal Laws:
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Title III
Title VI
Arizona State Laws:
Arizona Proposition 203
Arizona House Bill 2010
Arizona House Bill 2064
Arizona Senate Bill 1014
Consider reviewing this week’s University Library resources for research purposes.
Select one court decision, one federal law, and one state law that you feel have had the greatest impact on English learner education.
Write an 875- to 1,050-word paper in which you:
Write an overview of the historical background of the court decision, federal law, and state law you selected.
Explain what impact the court decision you selected had on the policies and laws governing language instruction in Arizona.
Explain what impact the federal law you selected had on accountability, assessment, funding, and identification in EL education.
Explain what impact the Arizona state law you selected has on language acquisition methodology, student grouping, and the time frame to achieve language proficiency.

Module 6 Assignment: Use an AI Tool! (M6-4)
In pairs, select and employ an AI tool for analysis. Your task involves two distinct components:
Affordances List Collaboratively compile a comprehensive list outlining the affordances—capabilities, functionalities, and advantages—of the chosen AI tool. Present this in a well-structured and informative list format, detailing the tool’s varied potentials.

Ethical Issues Analysis Delve into the ethical considerations associated with the selected AI tool. Provide a comprehensive paragraph discussing the ethical implications, potential biases, privacy concerns, or societal impacts. Offer a critical analysis considering the ethical dilemmas pertinent to the tool’s application.

The ultimate goal of this assignment is to critically evaluate and critique the chosen AI tool. This exercise will not only enhance your understanding of AI tools but also develop your analytical and evaluative skills within the context of emerging technologies.

You will begin work on the final project in Week 1. Following are the instructions for the final project, A Review of the Literature. Please read through the following carefully and then submit the assignment titled, Final Project Purpose Statement, where you will describe the assignment purpose and requirements in your own words. I am encouraging your meaningful engagement with this end of course assessment right from the start because findings suggest that you can receive significant learning benefits from trying tasks before you are ready and by asking you to complete a task before you learn something new about it, you will learn it more effectively (Lange 2016).
This assignment requires a brief paragraph describing the your purpose statement and summary of the literature review you would like to conduct.

This is a literature review that will examine how teacher preparation programs are preparing preservice teachers to be culturally competent, with an emphasis on any differences between white vs black preservice students. I will begin with an introduction, theoretical framework, defining cultural competence and conceptualizing it in teacher education.
I would like your assistance with writing these next two sections:
Teacher Preparation Programs and Cultural Competence-High-level Overview (5-6 pages)
• Cover how teacher preparation programs aim to develop cultural competence, with a focus on curriculum, field experiences, and faculty influence.
• Discuss urban settings specifically and how they may differ in their approach to preparing teachers.
• Highlight the role of professors’ backgrounds.
Teacher Preparation Programs and Cultural Competence-Details to include
A. Approaches to promoting cultural competence in teacher education
1. Curriculum design and content related to diversity
2. Field experiences in diverse school settings 3. Reflection and critical discussions in coursework
B. Specific urban teacher preparation programs and their strategies
1. Focus on diverse and urban settings
2. Impact on Black versus white preservice teachers’ development
C. Role of professors and faculty diversity in shaping cultural competence
1. How professors’ backgrounds and experiences influence preservice teachers
NEXT SECTION:
Factors Affecting Cultural Competence Development-High-level overview (4 pages)
• Explore how racial identity and prior experiences shape cultural competence.
• Discuss programmatic support and how Black and white preservice teachers may experience these programs differently.
Factors Affecting Cultural Competence Development-DETAILS TO INCLUDE
A. Racial identity and its impact on preservice teachers
1. Differences in cultural competence between Black and white preservice teachers 2. Influence of prior exposure to diverse environments
B. Institutional and programmatic factors
1. Support systems for Black and white preservice teachers
2. Program structure and inclusivity of diversity content
PLEASE use only journal articles if possible, within the past 10 years. Also, try to include something from Zaretta Hammond in the paper, and of course, Gloria Ladson Billings.

Carefully read “Cross-Age peer tutoring and fluency-based instruction to achieve fluency with mathematics computation skills: A randomized controlled trial” from The Journal of Behavioral Education by Greene et al. Then, provide succinct answers to the following questions.
What was/were the research questions(s) (inferred from the purpose stated)?
Identify the independent variable(s).
Identify the dependent variable(s).
Describe how the data were analyzed.
What were the major finding(s)?
What were the limitations that the authors described in the study?

Choose one student who is representative of the type of student you plan to teach or are currently teaching.
Following each module, summarize the special health considerations that will influence this student’s performance in the classrooms. Make sure to use a pseudonym for your student to ensure anonymity. Model case studies are provided (see below) for your reference.
In summary, your paper should include:
Introduction,
Overview information from each module as it pertains to your student – Module one, two, three and four,
Conclusion,
Reflection,
and Bibliography.

Three Part Assignment
Part 1: Standardize Testing
This article by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development titled, “Evaluation and Assessment Frameworks for Improving School Outcomes” talks about how standardized assessments are high stakes in determining not only student learning, but measuring effectiveness of schools and determining school funding. How does teacher evaluation play a role in this? School evaluations? How students learn what is provided by state standards? If we know that students learn best in other ways and by formative assessment, why are standardized test used and used in such high stakes?
Part 2:Hand in Hand!!
Teaching and Learning go hand in hand!!
Attached is a PDF from the North Platte Public Schools in Nebraska called, “Factors that Impact Teaching and Learning”.
According to the goals on this document, who are the principle players responsible for student learning? (Notice I did not say Principal – which is a person – your prinicpal is your PAL). How did this district aim to improve or ensure high quality student learning? Do you agree with this? Why do you think that parents and students were not included on this list?
Part 3: The Learning Process
In the article, “7 Important Factors that May Affect the Learning Process” by Puja Mondal, there are factors that affect learning that directly relate to the students and others that derive from other sources. After reading this article, make a T chart that categorizes the factors in this article as to “Student-Based” vs “Other”. The idea here is to gauge how much learning is impacted by the receptable and their motivation/abilities (student) and the provider of knowledge (teacher, schools, etc). What do you think is most important? Why do you think so?

7 Important Factors that May Affect the Learning Process

Take some time now to answer the following questions. If you have trouble answering any of the questions, go back and review the Perspectives & Resources pages in this module. Your answers need to be only as long as it takes to answer the question. Remember, I really appreciate parsimony.
1. Give a school-based example of two of the following: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, or extinction.

2. Discuss at least two benefits of conducting an FBA to address problem behaviors.

3. Watch the video below and fill out the ABC analysis form on Kira, the girl in the white shirt. What do you think is the function of Kira’s behavior? (see the video in the middle of the page here (link)

4. Nigel’s problem behavior includes cursing, making derogatory comments toward other students, yelling, spitting, and shoving chairs. Which direct observation method would you use to collect data on Nigel’s problem behaviors?
Explain your answer.
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5. Look at the matrix for Nigel. Use this information to determine a possible function of the behavior and to develop a hypothesis statement.
​Use this framework to answer this question

The function of Nigel’s behavior was _______
Hypothesis statement: Nigel will ___________(behavior), when ____________ (antecedent/trigger for problem behavior), in order to ____________ (consequence).

Example: When the teacher is not looking at Sam (antecedent), he will throw pencils across the room (behavior – be specific here), he does this in order to get student attention

6. Look at Nigel’s graph. The objective of the function-based intervention was to reduce the instances of Nigel’s problem behaviors (i.e., cursing, making derogatory comments toward other students, yelling, spitting, shoving chairs) during a twenty- minute small-group activity. Is the intervention successful? If you were the teacher, would you keep, modify, or discontinue the intervention? Explain your answers.
7. Discuss why it is important to evaluate implementation fidelity. Be sure to explain the role of social validity ratings.