college
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“All I Really Need to Know” in math is From Elementary and Middle School
A spin off to Fulghum’s book (below) is that by high school, students have been presented with almost all of the math they need if they are not pursuing college. High school math, aside from some exceptions, is largely designed to prepare students for college and subsequent careers. If your student is entering high school…
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College Preparation and Retests
In a recent Facebook group for high school math teachers, an interesting discussion arose about retests and how to respond to students who have a low score on a given test. A common perspective that I shared for a time is that we should eschew retests as we are preparing students for college. In this…
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College Preparation and Retests
In a recent Facebook group for high school math teachers, an interesting discussion arose about retests and how to respond to students who have a low score on a given test. A common perspective that I shared for a time is that we should eschew retests as we are preparing students for college. In this…
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Long Range Planning in Regards to Math for Students Receiving Special Ed Services
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Overlooked Skills for Success
Ask employers what skills are desired in graduates and you will not see academic competence at the top of the list. In schools we talk about creating life long learners and similar qualities but the major focus in the 7+ K-12 schools in which I have served is academics, or more appropriately grades as a…
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Post-Secondary Education Goal – Points to Consider!
In special education and in K-12 education in general graduation is viewed as a culmination or the end game. In fact it is just the opposite. Graduation is a STEP towards the future. If the plans for your student is post-secondary education, including vocational training, it is important to understand a couple false assumptions. A…
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Standards vs Deficits and Long Range Plans
I’ve had discussions with multiple caregivers and parents recently about IEP objectives and evaluation/assessment. I think this is not only an important issue but is an issue that is a foundation for special education. The purpose of special education, as established in IDEA, is outcome based. The focus is on the future life of the…
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Middle school to college
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Post-Secondary Outcomes as Accountability Measure
Unprepared College Freshmen Could Be The Cost Of High Schools Huffington Post Education has a story about states considering action to hold school districts accountable for their graduates having to take remedial courses upon entering college. Of course there are many factors that affect a student’s performance in college but high schools can do more…