Education

An important part of a special education teacher’s job is to write effective IEPs for their students. There are many different components involved in the IEP. The special education teacher must be able to write all components of the IEP to be individualized to each student’s unique needs. Have attached both files. Review the “Individualized Education Program (IEP) Template.” Based on the “Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance,” complete the highlighted sections for Lesley’s IEP to include: Additional documentation or consideration of special factors Three measurable IEP goals Accommodations Special education services to be provided Least restrictive environment In addition, beneath the IEP template write a 500-750 word rationale for your decisions in the highlighted sections of the IEP. Support your findings with a minimum of three APA scholarly resources.

Please format your response into numbered paragraphs to address each prompt  of 700 words total: What, if any, exercises do you currently incorporate in your classroom to help your students’ physical, social, and/or academic well-being? Enumerate the benefits, based on the lesson content as well as your observations. Describe a specific (common) need you have identified in your students related to health and exercise, that relates to their developmental stage, and describe one practice that can be incorporated into your instruction that can help to meet that need. (Your response should include session content as well as your own knowledge and experience, with additional research if necessary.) Expand on specific ways exercise can and should be modified to meet the needs of students with special needs. Cite the video watched entitled “Physical activity program IMPACTs lives of children with special needs”. Discuss the importance of being inclusive and adaptive related to movement. (This will be directly applied in Unit VI.) Using technology as a coach, “exercise class instructor”, or personal trainer was mentioned as a practical tip. Let’s share with one another our experiences with such resources. Please share with us one way you have used technology to increase your physical exercise, if applicable, or interview and share with us about a colleague who uses technology for this purpose. This may be a FitBit, an application on one’s smartphone or watch, or a website that is used to increase movement. What is the specific technology tool? Discuss benefits and shortcomings of this tool. In the discussion forum, where these responses are posted, please read and TRY (if applicable/possible) at least one of the suggested tools about which colleagues share, that you have not tried, and, as part of your “Reply” to the posting, share your experience. Explain the “safety of the U-curve” discussed by Dr. James O’Keefe, and how this might impact your own practice of exercise, as well as your guidance of your students and others in their exercise regimen.

Choose three articles from educational journals related to positive behavior supports (PBS) that meet IDEA requirements. (Articles are below). Write a total 3-page opinion review paper, with one page for each article. Include the following in your review of each article: ·         A brief summary for each article ·         Which critical components of IDEA relate to the positive behavior supports described in each article ·         An explanation of how the concepts shared in the article can address teachers and administrators’ concerns about student behavior ·         An explanation of the components and approaches for practical application in the classroom to create, support, and manage a positive learning environment. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.   https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/mar2016/building-environments-encourage-positive-behavior-preschool   https://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/best/pbswebsite/Resources/ChangingBehaviors.pdf   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5048254/

Purpose of Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is to explain laws and practices regarding children with exceptional needs, as well as, how these laws affect early education programs and services. Course Competency: • Describe the laws and provisions that support children with exceptional needs and their families. Instructions: Content: • Create a training for your program on the required laws and practiced for children with exceptional needs. Your goal is to provide this training during one of your programs monthly meetings. The training includes all of the following components: o Choose your program (Center-based infant- toddler, Center Based- preschool or Family Child Care- mixed ages) o Provide the outline of content including training title, summary, objectives, content on the necessary laws and practices, why this is important to family partnerships, content on what that looks and acts like for educators and families in your program, how the content will be presented to participants (lecture, discussions, small group, activity, etc.) and references. o Create Power Point slides to accompany the outline illustrating your key points throughout. At least eight slides, including a title slide, objective slide and references slide. o Include at least two credible references in your outline and power point. Format: • Content Outline including all required content • Power Point – at least eight slides (including one slide for references and title slide) • Slides are engaging and include appropriate visuals • Appropriate spelling and grammar use throughout

Data Driven Assessments for School Improvement Write a 2- to 3-page paper addressing the principal perceptions of the use of data to drive school improvement decisions based on the Rashid article in the background readings. Summarize the article, then provide your own perception regarding using data to improve student learning. Be sure to both cite the article in-text as well as list the full article APA reference at the end of your paper. Hill, M. G. (2004). A case study in data-driven school improvement (Order No. 3135344). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (305209249). Johnson, J. (1997). Data-driven school improvement. Emergency Librarian, 24(4), 30. Rashid, J. (2008). Perceptions of building principals on the supports and impediments for making data driven school improvement plans work (Order No. 3370432). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (304558017).

Piaget & Vygotsky ComparisonHi, My name is Jean Piaget.My educational theory focuses on _____________________________________.In my theory of education, I try to ______________________________________.In other words, I believe _____________________.My theory will help you as a teacher because _____________.If you saw me in the classroom as a teacher, you would probably see _____________________________.I want to make sure you understand my position. I am most known for ______________________________. And, to reiterate, this means that _____________________________.Hi, My name is Lev Vygotsky.My educational theory focuses on _____________________________________.In my theory of education, I try to ______________________________________.In other words, I believe _____________________.My theory will help you as a teacher because _____________.If you saw me in the classroom as a teacher, you would probably see _____________________________.I want to make sure you understand my position. I am most known for ______________________________. And, to reiterate, this means that _____________________________.

SB1 – Identify the program that you will provide recommendations for improving. Explain why the program needs to be improved and define the specific goals you will address. Present evidence to support the need for improvement. SB2 – Identify the market demand the existing program is designed to satisfy. What are the demographics and characteristics of the students in the program? Explain the need for any changes you will recommend as it applies to this population. If no changes are needed, why not? SB3 – Identify the processes used for evaluating teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes in the current program. How is teaching effectiveness managed in the program? Will anything change as a result of your recommendations? Explain. SB4 – Identify the marketing strategy and mix used to drive the enrollments in the current program. Will this change as part of your recommendations? Explain and support with current data and research. SB5 – Identify the learning platform or technologies that are used to deliver the current program and in supporting the online community? Provide an assessment of the current delivery platform as it compares to other options in the market. As a consultant, would recommend a change in the technologies used in either the learning platform, or the technologies used in supporting the online community or classroom activity? Support your recommendations. SB6 – Identify the ethical issues and risks associated with your program. How will you mitigate these issues? SB7 – Describe the cost of funding your suggested technology/program.

Introduction Imagine that you are the Athletic Director of an NCAA D2 institution. Your undefeated men’s soccer team is ranked #1 in the conference and heading toward a top seed in the regional tournament.  Initial Post Instructions Craft an initial post that answers the following questions: How would you react if the conference commissioner notified you that two of the top players on the team were not properly cleared for play in the preseason? Who do you feel is responsible for this violation, and what should you do to properly report it? From the perspective of an athletic director, what changes have been adopted regarding regulations for violations such as this? Do you find any of these regulations restraining for college athletics? Writing Requirements In addition to one initial post, respond to at least two peers Initial Post Length: minimum of 300-400 words Secondary Post Length: minimum of 200 words per post Use APA format for in-text citations and list of references 

The Impact of Stress on Developing and Learning! Please complete, in essay style, numbered responses related to this session’s content, of the following prompts (minimum 700 words total): Kelly McGonigal states in her TedTalk that science has given her a whole new appreciation for stress. Explain her appreciation, with stated benefits of stress (including her discussion of oxytocin), according to the presentation given by Kelly McGonigal? Describe the impact her talk might have on your approach to stress management, both personally as well as in helping students in your classroom? What are potential ways that stress can inhibit learning? How might you explain the concepts related to this matter, presented in this module, to a student or to a parent to promote stress management/reduction? (One paragraph or so…) a.) According to the lesson content and additional reading, name at least 3 strategies proven to help in countering and alleviating stress that you currently practice or intend to practice in your classroom (preferably include at least a couple of strategies mentioned in the lesson that you have not yet practiced), while maintaining high expectations of all of your students. b.) Please share at least one strategy for stress reduction/management that you practice that was not mentioned in the course, that demonstrates/supports responsiveness, flexibility, and persistence for all students to achieve high expectations. Share one stress-relieving, humorous anecdote, story,, or joke that might come in handy in a classroom or other school setting to capitalize on all of the benefits of humor that are mentioned in Suggestion #7 for Teachers

This is a research paper. Students will conduct a research project around a topic related to their interests and the major themes of the course. Thus, you will have the opportunity to explore various issues pertaining to schools, society, social justice, multiculturalism, history, philosophy, and so forth outside of the classroom.You will write an 8-12-page research paper on your approved topic. In addition to sharing your findings on this topic, your paper should discuss how this project enhances your understanding about the dynamic interplay between schools and society, note any substantive connections between your topic and the materials used in this course, and explain how this project influences your thinking about the future of schooling.