Sentences with phrase «such as special education teachers»

Continuing this funding is important to prevent future cuts to academics, positions such as special education teachers, after - school programs, libraries, school athletics, charter schools, and more.

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Upon their return, special subjects teachers provide instruction in various topics such as foreign languages (French and German), fiber arts, music, woodwork, sustainability, physical education, and eurythmy (a form of body movement that incorporates elements of dance, balance, poise and athleticism).

«The basic purpose of this commission, according to the governor's charge, was to «comprehensively review and assess New York State's education system, including its structure, operation and processes...» In failing to deal at all with such major issues as funding, special education, the lack of appropriate supports for English language learners, as well as ignoring major current controversies such as implementation of [teacher evaluations] and common core systems, the commission has ill - served students, parents, and the public at large.»

Students with disabilities are served by a system of policy and practice that extends from expansive federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) all the way down to the interactions between a single special education teacher and a single student within one cEducation Act (IDEA) all the way down to the interactions between a single special education teacher and a single student within one ceducation teacher and a single student within one classroom.

Even if new teachers have certification, they are frequently not certified in areas of greatest need, such as math, science, and special education.

A final way in which seniority - based systems may have consequences for student achievement is that strict adherence to seniority would require at least some districts to lay off teachers in subject areas with teacher shortages, such as math and special education.

Guy Wellman, a middle - school special education teacher, said he «likes the tools Greene is offering, such as «Let's work it out.»»

Each district's foundation level is adjusted by such factors as the «teacher - training and - experience index,» by the number of special education students, and for small rural schools and districts.

Dedicated to «improving public education,» each issue of the four - page report was devoted to a single topic, such as reading, special education, teacher contracts, or teenage pregnancy.

If that doesn't change, we'll keep bemoaning our shortage of science, math, and special education teachers (such as here, here, and here) without much real change.

Furthermore, to alleviate intense teacher shortages in areas such as mathematics, science, technology, and special education, school districts should supplement the salaries of qualified teachers who possess expertise in these subjects.

Driven by news of shortages in certain subjects (such as math, science, and special education) and in rural and inner - city schools, state legislatures have earmarked billions of dollars for salary increases and teacher training.

Our Global Teacher Bloggers are pioneers and innovators in fields such as technology integration, mathematics coaching, special needs education, science...

In his infomercial on behalf of for - profit education enterprises, there is a technological determinism that assumes no opposition from or conflict with special interests such as teacher unions, administrators, and education bureaucracies.

Global Teacher Bloggers are pioneers and innovators in fields such as technology integration, mathematics coaching, special needs education, science instruction, and gender equity.

In addition, we control for determinants of student achievement that may change over time, such as a teacher's experience level, as well as for student characteristics, such as prior - year test scores, gender, racial / ethnic subgroup, special education classification, gifted classification, English proficiency classification, and whether the student was retained in the same grade.

It is unclear whether similar results would be obtained in different contexts, such as developed countries, where smaller class sizes may allow more tailored instruction even without tracking, and extra resources, such as remedial education, computer - assisted learning, and special education programs, may already provide tools to help teachers deal with different types of students.

Teachers of special subjects, such as art, music, and physical education also face disciplinary issues.

The Global Teacher Bloggers are pioneers and innovators in fields such as technology integration, mathematics coaching, special needs education, science instruction, and gender equity.

It is helpful if one staff member, such as the Form Class teacher, Year Coordinator or Special Education Teacher takes responsibility for communicating with the relevant teteacher, Year Coordinator or Special Education Teacher takes responsibility for communicating with the relevant teTeacher takes responsibility for communicating with the relevant teachers.

1) Its special education program and its policies of «positive discrimination» funds to pay for services such as special resource teachers.

Some special education teachers work with students who have physical disabilities, such as students who are wheelchair bound.

Special education teachers help students with severe disabilities develop basic life skills, such as how to respond to questions and how to follow directions.

She has presented at state, national and international conferences on such diverse topics as teacher / administrative tenure, special education issues, mentoring / induction, arts education, and afterschool / extended learning.

IEPs outline the goals and services for each student, such as sessions with school psychologists, counselors, and special education teachers.

Federal law in postsecondary education must also be a robust source of support for local innovation, research, and implementation of strategies designed to improve teacher and principal effectiveness and include: Evidence - based preparation and professional development; Evidence - based evaluation systems that include, in part, student performance; Alternative certification programs that meet workforce needs; State and school district flexibility regarding credentials for small and / or rural schools, special education programs, English learners and specialized programs such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics; and Locally - determined compensation and teacher and principal assignment policies.

In rural areas and American Indian and Alaska Native communities, adequately staffing schools, particularly in hard - to - fill positions such as Special Education and STEM fields, and providing professional development for the teachers they do have, is an immediate concern.

Nationwide, in order for graduates of teacher education programs based in colleges and universities to gain state certification as a teacher, the programs must follow state requirements such as required entrance and exit exams and the number of credit hours in specific subjects such as reading, math and special education.

For second graders who were not in classrooms with the literacy rotation (such as the traditional grade 2, the multiage grade 2 - 3, and the split - grade 2 - 3 class), reading instruction was left to individual teachers and their paraprofessionals with support from one of the school's Title I teachers and the special education teacher.

The majority of our teachers are credentialed in special education and are therefore prepared to meet the needs of historically low performing youngsters such as students with special needs, English language learners and students in need of remedial support.

Special Education Teachers work with students who have a wide range of special needs such as: learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabiSpecial Education Teachers work with students who have a wide range of special needs such as: learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabispecial needs such as: learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.

Some districts limit the use of aides to certain areas, such as assisting with special education students, working in bilingual classrooms or helping supervise very large classes (such as P.E.); others provide aides to help teachers in the regular classroom.

These may include training for teachers, additional accommodations, increased special education services, direct staff support (such as a one - on - one paraprofessional or other direct adult support or su - pervision), support from a behavior specialist, counseling or any other appropriate supports and services and that enable the child to make educational progress in his or her least restrictive environment.

Some districts limit the use of aides to certain areas, such as assisting with special education students, working in bilingual classrooms or helping to supervise very large classes (such as P.E.); others provide aides to help teachers in the regular classroom.

This seminar will emphasize the important role general education teachers and administrators play in serving students with disabilities, equipping non-sped-trained personnel with a working knowledge of applicable special education laws and terminology, and answering questions such as: What's the difference between and 504 plan and an IEP?

Linda Darling - Hammond and colleagues have cautioned that statistical models can not fully adjust for teachers who have a disproportionate number of students with greater challenges, or whose scores on traditional tests may not accurately reflect their learning, such as special education students; English language learners; and those affected by poor attendance, homelessness, or severe problems at home.

BTR graduates tend to teach in BPS for longer periods of time, and they teach in high - need areas such as math, science, special education, and tend to be teachers of English language learners.

Everyone from teachers to educators to neurologists to acclaimed economists agrees that these early interventions help close the socioeconomic achievement gap and provide many other long run benefits such as reducing the number of students classified for special education services, improving graduation rates, and even reducing the number of students entering the school - to - prison pipeline.

The group's recommendations include increasing the starting salary by a third; creating a «career ladder» so teachers can be rewarded for strong performance without leaving the classroom; introducing bonuses for teachers who receive top ratings on new teacher evaluations; and paying more to draw teachers to hard - to - staff subjects, such as science or special education.

We have prepared teachers in high - need areas that were identified by school districts, such as bilingual / ESL, special education, math, science and other subjects with an added supplemental certification in ESL and special education.

As documented under Section 1115 of Title I, Part A of the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA), a local education agency receiving Title I funds «may use funds received under this part only for programs that provide services to eligible children under subsection (b) identified as having the greatest need for special assistance... Eligible children are children identified by the school as failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the State's challenging student academic achievement standards on the basis of multiple, educationally related, objective criteria established by the local educational agency and supplemented by the school, except that children from preschool through grade 2 shall be selected solely on the basis of such criteria as teacher judgment, interviews with parents, and developmentally appropriate measures»As documented under Section 1115 of Title I, Part A of the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA), a local education agency receiving Title I funds «may use funds received under this part only for programs that provide services to eligible children under subsection (b) identified as having the greatest need for special assistance... Eligible children are children identified by the school as failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the State's challenging student academic achievement standards on the basis of multiple, educationally related, objective criteria established by the local educational agency and supplemented by the school, except that children from preschool through grade 2 shall be selected solely on the basis of such criteria as teacher judgment, interviews with parents, and developmentally appropriate measures»as having the greatest need for special assistance... Eligible children are children identified by the school as failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the State's challenging student academic achievement standards on the basis of multiple, educationally related, objective criteria established by the local educational agency and supplemented by the school, except that children from preschool through grade 2 shall be selected solely on the basis of such criteria as teacher judgment, interviews with parents, and developmentally appropriate measures»as failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the State's challenging student academic achievement standards on the basis of multiple, educationally related, objective criteria established by the local educational agency and supplemented by the school, except that children from preschool through grade 2 shall be selected solely on the basis of such criteria as teacher judgment, interviews with parents, and developmentally appropriate measures»as teacher judgment, interviews with parents, and developmentally appropriate measures».

Calling the current pay model, which rewards longevity and educational degrees, «outdated and not connected to quality outcomes,» Bell announced support for a new model that rewards teachers based on performance, national certification, taking leadership roles, more difficult assignments such as bilingual or special education, and working in poorly performing schools.

The program aims to help relieve teacher shortages in high - needs subject areas such as math, science, and special education, as well as help military personnel make successful transitions to second careers in teaching.

Each training session will last 90 minutes, instructing a class - size of 20 to 30 educators (including teachers, school principals, assistant principals and itinerant education staff such as teachers of special education and English language learners).

No more than 10 percent of the state's funds can be spent on state activities, such as reforming special education and regular education teacher certification (including recertification) or licensing requirements and carrying out programs that establish, expand, or improve alternative routes for state certification of special education teachers.

Initial studies on residencies suggest that they attract a more diverse pool of teacher candidates — twice the proportion of teachers of color as the national average — and draw them to the harder - to - staff subjects (such as math, science, special education, and bilingual education).

Themed training sessions for small or large groups of special education teachers, general educators, and related support staff that focus on such areas as leadership development, program development, group dynamics, essential tools instruction, advancements in special and alternative education practices, and the most effective methodologies and modalities for working with challenging populations of students.

This program will not only help relieve teacher shortages in high - needs subject areas such as math, science, and special education, but help military personnel make successful transitions to second careers in teaching.

Currently, there is a lot of media attention to actual and projected teacher shortages in particular fields, such as special education, and in particular geographical locations, such as rural and urban schools, serving students living in poverty.

Physical education teacher education programs need to develop and implement technology plans that cover not only computer literacy content, but also those professional special technologies, such as health and fitness hardware and software.