They need to continue to support efforts to address equitable
access for students with disabilities and other special needs.
My previous two posts have described how schools can
improve access for students of color and students living in poverty to follow their passions and have more voice in choice in their learning.
I particularly want to learn more about the experiences of students with disabilities and American Indian students as well
as access for these student populations.
But ultimately it's not possible to cut the program in half without sharply
reducing access for those students that appear to benefit most: low - income students at public institutions.
Schools rich in money can afford tablets and
wireless access for all students, while poor schools struggle to keep the schools safe, maintained, and heated during winter.
Whether you are circulating your iPads to students, or using them as library «reading stations,» a number of apps provide
book access for students.
At a time when social mobility has stalled and the poorest are still suffering the effects of the last recession, investing in college
access for students from the lowest socioeconomic backgrounds should be a priority.
As an ECHS, it is also our commitment to provide this opportunity at zero cost to the students or their families in order to create more
access for students who otherwise would not be able to afford this type of opportunity.
Alameda's administrators felt that this lesson design gave them the best opportunity to foster buy - in from the teaching staff because it emphasized the importance of
creating access for students.
Getting these incentives right can make Course Access policies an R&D engine for new educational paradigms, while radically expanding
Course Access for students whose current alternative is nothing at all.
Here in Boston we have the Lila G. Frederick Pilot School which was founded by Deb Socia, a leading advocate for
technology access for students in poverty - impacted communities.
Joining Prana will also allow
easier access for my students to Prana's other prenatal offerings including prenatal yoga classes, yoga for labor workshops and their Pranabirthing workshop which is a great option for those couples looking to build on the labor coping techniques that they learn in my childbirth class.
Check out some of our past interviews with Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom - funded schools that are also using CEP to
maximize access for all students:
He has also expressed his concern about the
limited access for students with disabilities at some CUNY campuses as well as the gap between recognition of mental health issues versus physical disabilities.
Initiatives SA pursued included bikes being made available for undergraduate students,
Remote Access for students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and coordinating Mental Health Awareness Week.
So when school starts this fall, open access to the Internet will be a reality in every classroom (including
YouTube access for students).
Another option is captioning, which has been shown to boost learning and literacy benefits for all students,
beyond access for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing, such as those with learning difficulties and where English is a second language.
However, this can prove problematic for schools that operate out of hours clubs or universities that have areas requiring 24
hour access for students, meaning that creating the balance between necessary energy supplies and cost savings can be a challenge.
Internet Filtering: What steps are districts taking to expand Internet
access for students while also safeguarding against inappropriate Internet content?
That access to technology was another barrier is important because it continues to be an issue for some teachers when schools or their districts do not
prioritize access for all students (Miranda & Russell, 2011).
The Expansion Committee reviewed indepth the current location of programs, adjacencies and
access for students within the high school.
The U.S. Department of Education is a proponent of blended learning, as a way to provide more individualized learning,
broaden access for all students in K - 12 and higher education, and to reduce costs while improving educational productivity.
The plan to expand
arts access for students across LA Unified and restore nearly $ 16 million in arts funding will include data gathered in a new Arts Equity Index, a tool to identify schools in greatest need of arts instruction.
The Exams Officers» Association (EOA) is pushing for a consultation with Ofqual to review
exam access for students with a learning disability or difficulty.
13.9 Course materials provide
appropriate access for all students and student information remains confidential as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The November 17 — 18 meeting at San Diego State University focused on increasing college
access for all students through improved college and career advising and better training for school counselors.
Providing
computer access for their students was difficult for Mike, Cheri, and other teachers in their school, because the computer labs were booked for over 80 of the 180 school days in order for students to take state and district - mandated standardized tests in math and reading.
A DFE spokeswoman says that the current system provides «sustainable funding» for universities,
maintains access for students and supports repayment arrangements which are «fair to both graduates and taxpayers».
In his letter (PDF) to Education Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Rehberg and ranking Democrat DeLauro, Kline requests an increase in funding for Part B of IDEA, which helps states and school districts improve support services and
education access for students with special needs.
Partner universities receive free access to our web - based personalized learning platform for educational purposes,
free access for both student teachers and their advisors, and early access to other thought leadership and research opportunities.
This plan includes the adoption of a Bring Your Own Device Program, a 1:1 pilot program, a digital equity program that provides both devices and internet
hotspot access for students, the implementation of an instructional technology coaching program along with the move to a personalized and technology infused learning environment for all students.
For the promise of personalized learning to be realized, the following combination is needed: a rigorous digital curriculum, technology that
enables access for all students, an implementation plan that provides professional learning and support for educators, and ongoing evaluation against program goals.
Third, to ensure that all students have full access to digital learning, take advantage of federal funding and explore innovative partnerships with private sector to cover the cost of home
broadband access for students from lower - income families.
Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m, the Learning Commons features a Genius Bar, a Writing Center staffed by a full - time teacher, peer tutors, innovative technology that includes a television station and film - making options, a bank and school store, an array of online primary source materials for study and research, smart boards, cozy nooks and complete technology
access for those students without those resources at home.