Abstract The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of student led conferences on minority student achievement. ... Table of Contents List of Tables iv Table 1 A Sample Table Showing Correct Formatting 52 iv List of Figures v Section 1: Introduction to the Study 1 Introduction 1 Problem Statement 4 Purpose of the Study 8 Definition of Terms 10 Assumption, Limitations, Delimitations and Scope of the Study 13 Significance of the Study 14 Summary 16 Section 2: Literature Review 17 Introduction 17 Rural Communities 18 The Influence of Technology 20 Minorities in Rural Settings 21 Trans...

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Students Rights The section or sections of the book that I chose to right my report and give my oral report on where the students" rights. I listened to all the other presentations and truly felt that each student covered their material but failed to give a perspective on the student's rights in every situation. ... Palmquist is a special education teacher here at Huron Middle School. She has two students and one aid under her supervision. ... (OGP-CIO 2002) Along with our normal rights that every American has, these individuals have special needs and therefore special rights. ...

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The Board of Regents believes that the IEP is a "misleading" safety net allowing students with special needs to not work to their full ability (Phillips). ... Not only is the new skills and achievement commencement credential discrimination towards people of special needs, but also it is in complete opposition of equal opportunity. ... The skills credential will only be offered to students with the uttermost level of special needs (students with poor language skills and no ability to write or take a test), which is criteria that only fits about one percent of students currently in s...

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They plan and present programs of instruction using methods and materials to meet the needs of the students. ... When students get restless of being indoors, they have a special designated spot in their schedule reserved for outdoor activities, which they are responsible for. ... Teachers may have up to 30 students looking up to them as an inspiration and as a role model. ... In other schools, a teacher may teach one special subject usually involving music, art, reading, science, or physical education to a number of classes. Teachers often work with students from various ethnic, racial, and re...

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To a parent with children that are considered special needs, such as me, puts us at a loss, because we wouldn't be able to send our students to a private schools. Just imagine having more than one child, one is special needs, and you want to send them to private school. ... "Most private schools do not have special education programs or teachers trained to work with that student population, so therefore they do not have to accept children with special needs. ... Needless to say, I feel special needs students would be better cared for and children that would like to play sport would have a...

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Is it the students" attitude towards the teacher? ... Is it the student's concept of the teacher? ... Some misbehavior may arise as a result of the teacher's inability to meet the diverse needs of his students. ... Restructuring needs to take place because there are times when the student is sent to the principals office and he/she is let off quite easily thus leaving the teacher powerless. ... Students attitudes towards discipline are themselves pa...

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(Myhill, 2008) Little did the nation know that significant decision would impact not only the education of African Americans but it would have a historic impact on the way special education students were to be educated in American public schools. For the average student with average or above average abilities that has always meant constructing a groundwork for success, but until a decision called IDEA was implemented children with special education needs were given a substandard education that had no hope of leading to success. ... This decision was prompted by the suit of one student who wan...

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This student needs to acknowledge that if his or her actions are sterling, indeed, this student should devote his or her time towards the activity that he or she is involved with. ... A prodigy is consider where he or she was born with a special talent. ... This is due to the fact that colleges have an adoration for students whom has special talents in order for their campus to be diverse. ... Furthermore, students needs to realize these types of situations in order for them to preclude from going on the wrong path. ... Therefore, high school students needs to start now and acknowledge infor...

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I said to them "I would like to compare how a local school social worker interacts with the students to how a social worker interacts with the students in a special needs preschool". ... Do you have any special activities or clubs for students in which they can share their thoughts or feelings on a subject, for example: September 11, 2001? ... I started my interview process with special needs preschool. ... At ACLD Krammer Learning Center, they have special clubs and activities like a sibling group, which is not really for the students directly; it is more for their siblings. ... As the st...

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Maybe this is a good idea but, something more needs to be done. ... Therefore, what did the Board of Education of the State decide to do, they decided to raise the standards, but in perspective to each student special needs? ... They should also realize different students' special needs. Although statistics and the "rules" show that if a student needs special testing or conditions then it is there for them. ... In addition, this is putting pressure on students who are not as bright as others are and then there would be a whole other problem with seeing who is actually "capable" of passi...

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Even I was led to believe that public schools are the only way for my son because of his learning needs. ... I found that these schools offered many of the same things that a public school does such as benefits, socializations, and special education and special interest programs. ... Online public schooling is a flexible program where a student can attend what level is best suited for their personal needs and their family's schedule; there were no set times when student's had to attend. ... Within these online public schools they offered a wide range of curriculum and special servic...

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The students then share their perspectives with the whole class. ... Kids that are in need of extra special help cannot be in classes with those on very different levels. ... Discussion needs to be a big part of the learning experience. ... Students with disabilities, gifts and talents, or both, need instruction designed to meet their unique needs. ... Then, students are free to ask questions and learn what is right or wrong. ...

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There are websites available, such as the CDC's website available, that help identify symptoms of special needs such as ADHD. The child's doctor would be the most accurate way to have a child tested for developmental delays and other special needs. By identifying the needs early on, it can better prepare you for the future and give you a better understanding of what is to come. ... One specific program that is a must when it comes to a child with special needs is an IEP or an Individualized Education Program. ... When setting up the transitional plans, the purpose is to focus on gra...

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"Urban graduation scam needs to be addressed" Standardized testing is a very controversial topic among education administrators. ... For example when a student passes a state developed reading test the student demonstrates that he/she is able to read at the state level, which does not necessarily mean that particular student is reading at grade level. ... However, if they fail this test three times they are automatically placed into the Special Review Assessment (SRA). ... This is a huge problem and one that needs immediate attention. ... Education needs standardized tests, but standardi...

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Finland´s success is a function of the network of five special characteristics and strengths external to the school environment that enable their students to reach such results in PISA studies. ... Second, Finland tries to deal with the differences between pupils, such as different life circumstances, different aspirations to learn, or differences in the educational needs. ... In every school there are experts trained to support those students who have special needs, as they need to identify their learning difficulties in the first year of basic education to treat them successfully. They a...

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An educated parent has a more stable financial future and can afford more of their children's needs. Such needs as, computer, books, and clothing. ... I want to acquire special skills, responsibilities, independence and structure. ... With the special training received in the first four years of college, earning bachelors degree, it will be easier to find a good job. ... Some students feel obligated to attend college. ...

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An educated parent has a more stable financial future and can afford more of their children's needs. Such needs as, computer, books, and clothing. ... I want to acquire special skills, responsibilities, independence and structure. ... With the special training received in the first four years of college, earning bachelors degree, it will be easier to find a good job. ... Some students feel obligated to attend college. ...

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Charter schools also have the benefits of changing their curriculum to meet the specific needs of the students. ... Public schools are also responsible, under the special education laws, for educating children with special needs while providing to them adequate programs. Majority of these public schools have a special education programs that have trained teachers who are skilled in educating children with special needs (Belfield, 2007, p. 222). Unlike in charter schools, researchers have found that have the inabilities to meet the needs of disabled children. It has been concluded that there ar...

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The numerous court decisions decided to pass the federal law that protected the rights of students with disabilities and guarantee them that a free and appropriate supported education was available for them. ... In 1975 the law for special education was amended and was made more efficient to better accommodate the needs of children with a disability. ... Before the enactment of P.L. 94-142 the special educational needs of children with disabilities were not being fully met. ... IDEA caters to the needs of children with special needs. ... It ensures that our nation's schools are safe...

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What is the very most (the absolute value) that a student can gain from an education? What is the value that American students are getting out of their education? ... For example, the Denver School, which has a low percentage of FRL students, has 14% of its students who scored "advanced" on the mathematics section of the TCAP test. ... Schools with more middle-class parents present also are better positioned to treat students with special needs. ... If middle-class parents are in a school advocating for better special needs programs, the low-income students whose parents traditionall...

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Students that are being force ahead are not receiving a fair education and are not having their needs met, but these tribulations that are so carelessly disregarded effect people's lives well beyond their schooling. 90% of the nation's schools children attend public schools, while only 10% of them are enrolled in special education programs; they make up 30 to 50% of those who are incarcerated at any given time. ... Due to under funding and lack of attention badly needed special education programs are being placed on the back burner, forgotten. ... It redefines the federal role in K...

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Everyone agrees something needs to change, but challenges and obstacles stand in the way for this ever growing problem. ... However, as James Bryant Conant says: "One needs only to visit such a school to be convinced that the nature of the community largely determines what goes on in the school. ... One aspect that affects community in the classroom is the family of the individual student. ... For example, a school that falls into the category of a "slum" fed area might need diverse programs for those students such as remedial-reading clinics, special orientation centers for newly arrive...

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Everybody has been asked this question but most students don't know how to respond, so an "I don't know" just comes out. ... Every teacher needs a unique teaching style. ... When reading, you have to be able to understand what is written on a students paper, almost decoding it sometimes. ... A teacher must also have more personable traits, such as: patience, friendliness, and a open mind to the student. ... A student could take an I.D.D. class to give them a little sample of teaching and some practice with special case students. ...

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Cumberland High School provides services for approximately 1,398 students and employs 100 teachers. Similar to the town statistics, 96% of these students are white showing an obvious lack in diversity within the town. Of the remaining students, 3% are Hispanic and only 1% is African American. No students at the school receive bilingual education but Cumberland High does provide a special education program which aids 15% of the students with resource or self-contained needs. ... The high school also as an attendance rate of 92.9% and many students usually score above average on standardized tes...

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We both knew that we would have to go through a lot to have John put in a school for special education. ... We learned that special education services are educational services that are specially designed to meet the unique needs of a student with a disability. ... This might be better for John because supportive services are designed to assist a student with a disability to benefit from special education services. If John is succeeding in the regular education program and only needs supportive services, he may not be eligible for special education services. ... All in all, besides special ed...

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