Homeschooling
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A 3 page position paper on Joel Turtel’s commentary “Homeschooling Saves Your Child From Destruction.” No additional sources cited.
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Homeschooling
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A 9 page paper which examines various elements and issues concerning homeschooling. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Homeschooling: Not All its Proclaimed to Be
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A 5 page discussion of homeschooling. Written as a critique of the practice this paper points to the lack of consistency in state and national regulation as the real root of the problem. Points out that while parents might be uncommitted or even ill-prepared to educated their own children state regulated testing would catch problems before they evolved to the point of irrepair. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Homework & Special Needs Students
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6 pages in length. It has long been recognized that special needs students require an additional set of policies with regard to their learning curriculum if they are incorporated into a regular education classroom. However, teachers have noted that there is hardly a student -- regular or special needs -- who does not require some sort of learning adaptation based upon one's individual learning styles, abilities and requirements. Among these policies is the concept of assigning different homework duties from the rest of the students in order for the special needs child to better understand the required homework and be able to fully execute the lesson. The writer addresses these needs based on empirical studies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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How Alaskan Boarding Schools Hurt the Natives
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This 15 page paper examines the Aleut in particular and other groups in Alaska. The school system is examined. The focus of this inquiry is on language retention and how boarding schools chip away at the student's original culture. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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How Bob Dylan And Wolf Biermann Can Be Employed To Make Students Aware Of Stereotypes And Prejudice In ESL At The Higher Secondary Level Of Education
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9 pages in length. When one hears the word 'prejudice,' the image that immediately comes to mind is that of a racial nature; however, there are myriad other forms of stereotypical attitudes that serve to drive the wedge of intolerance, as well. Language, while not always at an obvious factor, represents one of the most socially dividing of all prejudices, inasmuch as the fundamental essence of verbal communication is steeped with lingual inferences specific to that particular language. When foreigners attempt to learn English, for example, these vernacular nuances all-too-often reflect a bias that can readily be detected in popular culture, such as political singer/songwriters Bob Dylan and Wolf Biermann. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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How Cost Effective Measures Can Be Used In 1) Educating Students With Special Needs And 2) Engaging In A Social Change Response
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30 pages in length. The trends in education typically follow what is considered the best and most viable option for the student population it targets, however, there are times when a given approach - or collective of approaches - reach for the most costly methods without giving any consideration to alternative techniques. This tendency to lean toward conventional measures has precluded many a special needs individual from making much educational headway when there is a high price tag associated with the method; as such, those typically responsible for footing the bill - the taxpayers - are saddled providing the monetary outlay for programs that are often overpriced and underproductive. To look at alternative methods in any capacity is to consider the possibilities that exist beyond the traditional and often outdated in an effort to incorporate the innovative and new. Along with these shifts in perspective oftentimes comes a lesser associated cost but a greater return on the investment, as well as a watershed moment with regard to enacting a social change response, which is the case with such alternative approaches to educating special needs individuals as recreational therapy, peer tutoring, tailored homework and dramatic play. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
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How Does ADHD Affect Learning
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A 10 page paper that begins by describing what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is and its incidence among children and adults. The paper then discusses ADHD and the brain, reporting results of studies that identify the parts of the brain that do not function correctly. In the last part of the paper, the writer discusses learning and cognitive theories with comments regarding the challenges the ADHD student faces. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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How Poverty And Parental Involvement Influence Assessments In Bilingual Education
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11 pages in length. The writer discusses how poverty represents significantly difficulties for a bilingual child, while parental involvement can be both good and bad. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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How Public Schools Address the Learning Needs of Immigrant Communities
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the changes in public schools because of increasing immigration. Over the course of the past two decades, the United States has experienced the greatest surge in immigration in history. One out of every seven children grows up speaking a language other than English and this fact has reshaped the nature of education and the focus of educators who have to address an increasingly diversified population. Many of these students are described as limited-English proficient (LEP) students, and many teachers current lack the skills and learning strategies to address the needs of these students as well as their English speaking population. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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How Standardized Testing Damages Education
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5 pages in length. The reason there are many different shoe sizes is the same reason why myopic academic policies consistently fail when they evaluate all student performance based upon a single format: there are many different "sizes" of educational learning that administrators refuse to accept. Standardized – also called high-stakes – testing continues to be one of the most challenged policies of the entire subject of school reform; not only does it pit at-risk children against higher privileged students, but it also seeks to determine quite imposingly the entire academic potential of a given student based upon the skew results of one test. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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How The No Child Left Behind Act The Partnership For Reading Apply To Literacy
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4 pages in length. To help someone excel at a particular task is to know what has worked in the past; patterns and trends serve to represent the fundamental components of any solid core curriculum. Based upon the influence of the Partnership for Reading and the No Child Left Behind Act, the ability to effectively improve literacy is both grand and far-reaching; that these two measures have proven inherently valuable to restructuring the manner by which literacy is addressed speaks to the ongoing developments made toward closing the gap on illiteracy, even and especially with regard to adults. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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IDEA ’97
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A 5 page paper which examines how ADD/ADHD children were, or were not, covered with IDEA ’97 and if and how IDEA ’97 affected speech language pathologists. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAidea97.rtf

IDEA and the Future of Education
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This 10 page paper examines the reauthorization of IDEA in 2004 and the future of education in general. How IDEA affects education is explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Ideas & Teaching Techniques For Blind Special Education Students
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to instructing processes for blind students that also have other special education classification disorders. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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IEP in the Elementary School: Is It Working?
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As with any broad-based educational program, it is necessary to know if the IEP approach to individualized education for disabled children is working as intended. The purpose in this 12 page paper is to review what the program was intended to be and how it is used, finally determining if it does indeed work. It would be unreasonable to assume that every IEP is a reflection of the entire program, and doubtless there are areas in which the realized effect is not what was intended. Overall, however, it appears to be working quite well, particularly when parents are as involved as they can manage to be. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: KSeduElemIEP.wps

Immigrant Students in America
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This 5 page paper argues that immigrant students do better academically due to their strong ethnic cultures. The fact that more traditional cultures provide more structure for the children is examined in light of specific elements. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Immigrant Trends and the Criticism of Multicultural Education
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This 3 page paper discusses the connection between immigrant trends and the criticism of multicultural education in the media. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Implementation of SDAIE Strategies
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This 5 page paper looks at SDAIE (Specially-Designed Academic-Instruction in English) techniques. Methodology and specific suggestions are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Implementation of the Least Restrictive Environment
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A 5 page paper discussing a change in Massachusett's educational law. In December 2000, the state revamped and updated Chapter 766, the its law and regulations regarding children with disabilities and special education. Though formulating the change was difficult, implementation promises to be more problematic. The paper seeks to identify the problems likely to surface as implementation gets underway. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Importance Of Head Start Programs
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8 pages in length. The academic deficit incurred by poverty level children is a social ill that follows them throughout their entire lives. If not provided with an intervention whereby a solid education is received and self-esteem is established, the stigma attached to illiteracy is often an insurmountable struggle to overcome. Head Start gives that chance to children of poverty who do not have the same academic opportunities as the rest of society; by starting early and going in strong, Head Start provides the basis upon which needy children can gain a stronghold of educational readiness that can make the difference between growing up a delinquent or contributing member of society. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCheadstart.rtf

Improving Family Literacy
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A 7 page paper examining Imagination Library, the literacy program founded and sustained by the Dollywood Foundation in East Tennessee, as a model for another program more closely aligned with the needs of an inner-city, bilingual population. In the 500 communities in which it operates, Imagination Library provides a library of books to children up to five years old, beginning at birth. The books are for children, but selection is designed to support adult literacy as parents read to their children. PowerPoint presentation available. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSeduFamLit.rtf

Improving High School Graduation Rates for Texas Minorities in the Presence of Exit-Level Testing
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A 19 page review of the numerous factors that interrelate to result in a high Mexican American drop out rate. The author reviews these factors in relation to the standardized exit test that is now required by law for Texas to issue high school diplomas. Includes a brief Methods section for the literature search that was conducted. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
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In Support Of Daycare
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16 pages in length. There is no question that the toddler stage is very important in a child's life, inasmuch as it represents the period between infancy and childhood where a significant amount of emotional and intellectual growth takes place. The writer discusses the benefits of enrolling children in daycare. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Incentive and Retention for Special Education Teachers
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A 3 page proposal for an incentive plan for special education teachers. The local school district has made available $10,000 annually for three years – a total of $30,000 – to be used in attracting and retaining ten additional special education teachers. The purpose here is to devise a plan for using those funds with two leading goals: cause teachers to feel valued and benefit their students. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Inclusion
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of the inclusion debate, with a specific view of the issues for the schools of Santa Fe. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Inclusion - Costs And Outcomes
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A 7 page paper that begins with a clarification of inclusion and mainstreaming and the controversy surrounding the practice. The essay comments on the foundations for inclusion, the proportion of students with special needs in regular classrooms and the costs of educating a disabled student as compared to a non-disabled student. The writer also comments on the outcomes of inclusion. Statistical data included. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Inclusion And Cooperative Learning
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This 18 page paper includes a 4 page annotated bibliography. The essay presents most of the components of a study proposal, including an introduction and problem statement. The literature review emphasizes the use of cooperative learning in inclusive classrooms and reports data when available, including anecdotal data. Studies reported were conducted at elementary levels or in other high school classes. The question is whether cooperative learning could help high school social studies teachers reach a goal of having all special education classes. Annotated bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Inclusion in Childcare (Introduction and Literature Review Only)
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This 10 page paper provides an introduction to a paper on inclusion in early childhood classrooms. Childcare workers are looked at and attitudinal variations as well as experience are aspects discussed. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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INCLUSION IN EDUCATION: PRO AND CON
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This 7 page paper discusses the pros and cons of inclusion in the modern education system. Examples given, studies examined. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Inclusion in Physical Education
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5 pages in length. Inclusion is the fairly new philosophy of merging special and general education and placing all children with disabilities in general education settings. While inclusion has been around for nearly ten years, there still seem to be more questions than ever regarding the success of the theory of inclusion. This paper is focused on educators of physical education and inclusion programs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Inclusion Of Mentally Retarded Students
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A 14 page paper that includes an introduction, definitions, problem statement/objective, hypotheses, literature review and methodology for a research proposal. The proposed study would explore perceptions/opinions of a select group of participants regarding inclusion of students with mental retardation. The literature review points to the dearth of empirical evidence that supports inclusion in all cases. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGemrinc.rtf

Inclusion Of Special Education Students
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A 10 page paper that begins with a brief explanation of the difference between mainstreaming and inclusion and a discussion of the ongoing controversy regarding inclusion. The paper reports research that focused on teacher and principal attitudes and their effect on students and how well mainstreaming or inclusion is being used in some schools. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Inclusion Plan For Elementary School Student :
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A 7 page paper. Following an introduction that includes a description of the child who is the subject of this case, the writer provides a modification plan for including this student in the regular classroom. The child has been diagnosed with ADHD. The academic, physical and interpersonal environments are all addressed with specific modifications identified. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Inclusion Strategies
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A 14 page paper. Inclusion is the practice of having identified special education students spend all, or as much of the school day as possible, in regular classrooms. While there is a great deal of support for the idea, it has been very challenging for regular education teachers to implement. This paper discusses some of the strategies, techniques and methodologies that have been used in successful inclusion classrooms. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Inclusion: A Review Of Three Articles
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Since students with disabilities need to develop skills that will enable them to live, work, and interact in integrated community settings when they are adults, the educational system has taken great pains to guarantee they are provided with an appropriate educational experience. This 5 page paper provides a review of three articles concerned with the issue of inclusion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Increasing Motivation in English Lesson Classes in High Schools
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This 40 page paper provides an overview of a research study of the use of motivational strategies for ELT learners. This paper integrates a view of ELT learning models, including cooperative learning models. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
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Increasing Motivation in English Lesson Classes in High Schools: A Research Proposal
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This 20 page paper provides an overview of a research proposal on methods for increasing motivation in English language lesson classes in high schools. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Increasing Parental Involvement in Special Education
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A 14 page paper combining several smaller papers (KSeduSPEDlitRv.rtf, KSeduSPEDpar.rtf, KSeduSPEDparQ.rtf and KSeduSPEDlim.rtf) into a larger, complete action research proposal. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: KSeduSPEDcomb.rtf

Individualized Education Program Revision Legislative Requirements
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This 3 page paper looks at the legal requirements where there is a review and a revision of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a special needs child. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Inequality By Design: The Racial Bias in Education and Testing
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A 7 page discussion of the racial and cultural bias which exists in education and educational testing. Supports the contentions of Claude S. Fischer in "Inequality by Design: Cracking the Bell Curve Myth" which attacks the inherent bias in educational testing, particularly previous contentions that racially related I.Q. scores determine economic, social, and intellectual success levels. Presents the findings of research that supports Fischer's claim that instead of differences in racial intelligence there is a difference in environmental factors which tend to suppress non-mainstream individuals while propelling mainstream individuals on to more certain success. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Influence of Culture in Early Childhood Development
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This 5 page report discusses information gained from an interview with a (fictional) 13-year old Mexican-American boy regarding his early childhood experiences and the ways in which the Mexican and Mexican-American cultures of northern New Mexico have influenced his life. His observations are then placed within the context of childhood development research that explains and supports what he shares. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Inservice Training: Educational Therapy
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11 pages in length. The need for educational therapy is greater than most people realize; that the faculty and staff of this elementary school understand this necessity indicates a greater academic, social and emotional dedication toward their students. The fundamental basis of educational therapy is to provide alternative learning methods for at-risk or special needs students who are incapable of grasping sufficient understanding from conventional techniques. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
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Integrating Small Group Instruction Under the Inclusive Theory
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A 4 page discussion of how to address special educational needs while still adhering to the inclusive theory. The author maintains that small group instruction can be a stepping stone to inclusion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPedIncl.rtf

Interface between Universities and Prospective Students
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the topic and relates it to the findings in the current literature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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