Education & Reference - 10 December 2007

An 8th grader on an IEP has been failing all year- not because accomodations or modifications haven't been done; they have. The kid just won't work even if I an sitting in front of him. His mother went to the H.S where she used to work and talked to the resource teachert there and that resource teacher has a meeting planned to promote him to HS based on his age, he is 15 and was held back in first grade. All of the current 8th grade teachers are against moving him up because it isn't fair to the kids who do work to skip into HS after Christmas.
The district policy says the parent needs to provide documentation if they disagree with the Jr. H.S decision but no one from the district is invited to the meeting. I am the kid's resource teacher and I am worried what future implications could occur if this does push through, as it looks like it will. If the kid does start working in HS- great! but if not can they come back on me that somehow I was responsible .. advice?

2007-12-10 13:40:02 · 4 answers · asked by atheleticman_fan 5 in Special Education

I have my BA in sped. I'm not sure if this is something that I want to do for the next 30 years (the actual teaching part) I enjoy learning about new theories and breakthroughs in special education. I am also not sure if I want to continue to be in a public school system. I need to get my Master's soon, but am unsure of what to get it in. Curriculum and Instruction just sounds so boring...any ideas or suggestions of something somewhat related, or something that I could use my knowledge of special ed. to help me? Sorry it's kind of a vague question, I'm just looking for ideas to explore...

2007-12-10 13:39:42 · 7 answers · asked by Amy B 1 in Special Education

you say

Mark Smith explains, "people are mean" (789).

or would you say

Mark Smith explains "people are mean" (789).

2007-12-10 13:39:42 · 6 answers · asked by peace 3 in Words & Wordplay

What does this quote mean?

2007-12-10 13:36:34 · 2 answers · asked by jamiekimlu 1 in Quotations

If i were to ask a question like:

I think chocolate frogs taste better than bertie bott's every flavor beans because they have a better appearance.

How would i form that into a question without using I or You?

and i need multiple ways too =]

please help!!!

2007-12-10 13:36:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

Hey everyone! Okay so I was wanting to go to college so I could be a heart doctor/surgeon. First of all, does that profession make alot of money? Second of all, does it make enough money so I could buy alot of stuff from places like Gucci, Prada, Dolci and Gabbana? Thank you and all answers are greatly appreciated.

Michelle

2007-12-10 13:35:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

I don't think that they can be prevented as school shooters randomly do it. There are NO signs at all in most cases. I think tightening the security in school is ridiculous as most school shooters do it at random which serves no point. All it is doing is making the students act worried even more. They are normal people that just randomly do a school shooting.

Here's my source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_shooting#.22Profiling.22_school_shooters

2007-12-10 13:35:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Primary & Secondary Education

Whats a good similie if I want to compare nice people to something.
ex. The people are like flower buds...

thanks

2007-12-10 13:34:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

1) a feather or pen or plants

2) class or student or professor

3) tea or cafee or juice

2007-12-10 13:33:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

I have been watching a lot of U.S. TV lately, and it seems to me that many young people use "Correct" as their response to questions rather than what I was used to hearing, for example, "Yes", or "That's right", or even "That's true".

2007-12-10 13:31:09 · 2 answers · asked by TomF 1 in Words & Wordplay

this is how i do it.....



lets say we have 1/2+1/3

1x3=3
2x1=3

3+3=6


then i do 2x3=6

so i get 3/6


is this a good strategy???

2007-12-10 13:24:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

what are the specialties of the san fransisco state university all of the specialties please.

2007-12-10 13:21:16 · 3 answers · asked by Darwin G 1 in Higher Education (University +)

2007-12-10 13:18:57 · 7 answers · asked by MomaDD 1 in Teaching

I love school, but the classes i'm in are depressing. I only have a least one friend in one of my classes, which I have more than one. I'm on crutches, because of my foot, and the teachers are boring. I know I shouldn't be complaining, because I want to get an English degree.

2007-12-10 12:55:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Primary & Secondary Education

i have planned to get try as hard as i can to get admission in this university ut i also want a degree which is rocognized well internationall too. so if someone can help me making a better decision for my future,i would really appreciate that. Waiting for ur answer, Muhammad Ali

2007-12-10 12:53:54 · 2 answers · asked by ALI 1 in Higher Education (University +)

for an art project we need a good adjective that we have to draw a picture of and include the word in it. the best words are ones that people will know exactly what you are talking about when you draw it. like sticky and drawing a shoe with gum under it and the gum spells sticky. i need your help with really cool words! thanks! =]

2007-12-10 12:52:34 · 4 answers · asked by Susan G 1 in Words & Wordplay

Does anyone know anything about Temple University in Pennsylvania concerning its film and media arts major? For example if i want to pursue a career in film productions...how does this school rank...as far as a back up school beacuse I know its nothing like say USC or NYU

thanks

2007-12-10 12:51:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

If Im interested in Astronomy and Astrophysics how would USC help me pursue my interest.

For example like what classes or programs do they offer?

2007-12-10 12:45:15 · 2 answers · asked by Wise Rabbit 2 in Higher Education (University +)

my essay outlines the racism andhw people "go stark raving mad when anyting involving a ***** comes up"

can anyone give me a good thesis staement to go with that theme?

2007-12-10 12:43:27 · 3 answers · asked by xbrunette1492 2 in Homework Help

I'm writing a research paper on women in WWII. One of my sources described how "midgets" were used to screw pieces into small spaces in aircraft wings. In my paper what word should I put for midgets?

2007-12-10 12:28:48 · 29 answers · asked by Lauren 4 in Words & Wordplay

2007-12-10 12:13:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Teaching

2007-12-10 12:07:30 · 6 answers · asked by M.K 2 in Other - Education

two cars leave town at the same time going in opposite directions. one travels 44mi/h and the other travels 55mi/h.

in how many hours will they be 297 miles apart?

2007-12-10 12:04:09 · 14 answers · asked by josh P 1 in Homework Help

I have a friend who has a bachelors in business administration and a masters in healthcare administration. She's frustrated because she can't find any jobs except high-level clerical positions. She's also annoyed because all of her associates with only bachelors degrees are being offered management jobs, almost with no experience. Do you think she's being turned down so much because she's overqualified, not enough experience, or is her extra education seen as a kind of threat? Thanks for your insights.

2007-12-10 12:02:44 · 3 answers · asked by PJ 2 in Higher Education (University +)

Can you tell me what it is??

Cause I have nooooo clue :S

2007-12-10 12:01:14 · 4 answers · asked by qt3.14 2 in Words & Wordplay

Hi,
I'm a high school graduate and am planning to enroll in an AS degree in nursing. The main reason why I chose this course was to get a decent job to support myself and to help fund college. Think of nursing as a "phase" career in my life. My question is that after my AS degree, can I continue my bachelors in business administration? If yes, does it take longer time to complete the BS this way than it would if I did my AS in business administration?

2007-12-10 11:59:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Higher Education (University +)

2007-12-10 11:58:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Education

She was one of the founders for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc

2007-12-10 11:58:28 · 2 answers · asked by ExPrego 1 in Trivia

KEEP IN MIND that you are:
-an artistic, religious visionary
-a symbol of another kind of vision and truth
-shy & sensitive
-a naturally "good" character
-willing to work for the good of thecommunity
-deeply connected to nature
-moral
-representing a kind of natural goodness

2007-12-10 11:51:43 · 2 answers · asked by Unheard 3 in Trivia

Help please?

2007-12-10 11:47:38 · 22 answers · asked by Minome 1 in Homework Help