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Understanding of the college-going culture communicated throughout the physical school environment

Understanding of the college-going culture communicated throughout the physical school environment SCHOOL CULTURE ANALYSIS? RIVERDALE SCHOOL, RIVERDALE, ILLINOIS A school culture analysis is designed to get an understanding of the college-going culture communicated throughout the physical school environment. Arrange a tour of your local school. Conduct a culture analysis by walking through the school (front … Read more

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Summarize a definition of alternative education schools

Summarize a definition of alternative education schools Define Alternate Education Alternatives to traditional schools are often defined by the elements that make them effective. Whether they are called alternative, charter, magnet, or something else, such schools come in a wide array of configurations and organizational models. Read Alternative Schools: The State of the Art (Raywid, 1994) to … Read more

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Whether to start over or turn around troubled schools

Whether to start over or turn around troubled schools One argument in education circles today is whether to start over or turn around troubled schools. What are the advantages and disadvantages of starting over when creating a new school design compared with turning around an existing school? Using your Week 1 Thinking Map, include a … Read more

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Create a new innovative alternative education school or program

Create a new innovative alternative education school or program Consider the reasons some students are unsuccessful in traditional schools. If you could create a new innovative alternative education school or program, what would it look like? What setting or delivery model would you use? What would the students need the most? Working with your group … Read more

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Communicating about individuals with disabilities

Communicating about individuals with disabilities Using sensitive and appropriate language is important in talking about individuals with disabilities, especially when collaborating with colleagues and families. What tips from the readings were new to you regarding communicating about individuals with disabilities? Which habits related to appropriate language do you think special education teachers need to educate … Read more

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