For this Blog, you will share your progress, thus far, on the Literature Review Assignment that you are currently working on. Specifically, you will share your proposed practice question and proposed search strategies. This is a unique opportunity to receive valuable feedback from your colleagues, which you can incorporate to improve your Assignment. By the…

Consult the figures and other information in Chapter 3 that gives a data profile of the hypothetical “Somewhere Elementary School”. Using that data profile, detail the demographic strengths and challenges of “Somewhere School”. Discuss implications for “Somewhere School” as they work toward a continuous school improvement plan and improved public posture. Include demographic data that…

1. What accounts for the disproportionately high representation of ELs in ESS/special education and disproportionately low representation in gifted and talented programs? Support your response with at least one scholarly resource. What can a teacher do to help identify gifted and talented students within the EL population? What are some ways you can help develop…

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. While many different models for evidence-based practice (EBP) exist, a core methodology is shared within each. Central to EBP models is the review of scholarly sources to appraise the quality of evidence available regarding an identified practice…

Design a reading and/or writing lesson in which you teach at least two of these elements (oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) in the procedures/activities. Select your standards for your lesson State a clear, observable/measurable objective. Select developmentally appropriate multisensory materials that address students’ strengths and needs. List all materials you will…

Upon reviewing the Framework figures in Chapters 1 and 2 of your Bernhardt text, use the following prompt in your discussion: Choose a theme that you believe your current situation (i.e. school) does well in addressing continuous school improvement; share that strength and why you believe it is being done well. Choose a theme that…

Discuss the theme of ‘Compliance’ v. Commitment in terms of continuous school improvement: Why do some schools skip the first three components of the Framework mentioned in the text? How does that affect school improvement? How might schools benefit from being committed to continuous improvement relative to testing results – but also in leadership decisions…

1. In the opening paragraphs of the Finkelhor article, Finkelhor attributes the rise in attention to the child welfare as a direct correlate to the increased number of woman professionals associated with justice related fields. From your experience agree or disagree with Finkelhor. 2. Briefly summarize the Lynch & Cicchetti article. 3. Locate and find…

Based on this topic’s readings, what are some of the greatest barriers preventing our schools from meeting the educational goals for EL students today? What recommendations are offered in the readings that address these barriers? Who do you see as potential change agents for implementing these recommendations? 2.Explore Title VI of the Civil Rights Act…

Read the instructions below for administering DeFord’s Theoretical Orientation to Reading Profile (TORP) and then take the test. · Follow the directions for scoring and then determine where your score falls (decoding, skills, · whole language, or balanced). · Analyze your scores explaining why your score falls where it does. · If you think your…