Laws that make it possible for educators to do certain things.

that the executive branches of government create.

Identifies schools in need of improvement through standardized tests with increased ephisis on reading and mathematics. If schools don’t meet AYP requirements for 5 consecutive years it could require a state takeover or turning into a charter school for re-structuring.

Three important themes addressed in Section 504 are equal treatment, appropriate education, and people with disabilities.

There was a need to align IDEA with NCLB including making definitions, such as “highly qualified” teachers and “limited English proficient” consistent. Another important element was the heavy emphasis placed on “scientifically based research.” Teachers and schools are expected to use classroom practices that are based on rigorous research.

A federally funded early childhood education program for three- to five-year-olds from low-income families designed to close the academic gap between them and more advantaged students before kindergarten.

Higher Education Amendments is the major legislation that addresses the civil rights of girls and women in the education system. It requires federally funded colleges and schools to provide equal educational opportunity to girls and women.

Title IX prohibits pregnant woman their exclusion from school or from participation in extracurricular activities.

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The Fourteenth Amendment forbids states from denying any person "life, liberty or property, without due process of law" or to "deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Ensures equal educational opportunity.

is concerned with whether the school authorities have deprived a student of basic substantive constitutional rights such as personal liberty, property, or privacy.

An act (or the omission of an act) that violates the private rights of an individual.

How states fund education

that is, one that taxes according to ability to pay; the more wealth one has in property, the more one pays.

Also referred to as the Buckley Amendment Schools and teachers must maintain confidentiality of student records, and parents must be able to review and challenge the records for their children.

The annual activities that school staff members engage in to identify and resolve shortcomings in student learning.

Ethnic membership based on national origin from a continent such as Africa, Asia, or North America.

The integration of all students, regardless of their background or abilities, in all aspects of the educational process. You should not be expected to serve as both the teacher and specialist.

Response to Intervention (RTI): regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for identifying special education students. RTI is a three-tiered screening system that allows teachers to determine whether students are learning, using interventions as necessary. The first tier is instruction for all students. The second tier is generally small-group instruction for students who are having difficulty. The third tier is individualized instruction for students who need a more intensive level of instruction. Students in the third tier may be eligible for special education services.

Connecting to civic and religious groups, Trusting other people, Connecting to others through family and friends, Giving and volunteering,  Staying informed,  Understanding civics and politics,  Participating in politics,  Trusting and feeling connected to major institutions, and  Expressing political views.

the school must carefully align the formal and hidden curricula to reinforce national values and rules.

Public schools established by teachers, parents, nonprofit organizations, and others under a contract with the state or local school district. They are exempt from many state and district regulations as they design and deliver programs for improving the academic performance of students.

includes little or no large-group instruction, especially for three- to six-year-olds. The teacher works with one child at a time or with a small group of children. The same teacher remains with the same students while they grow through this developmental stage. Older children help teach the skills they have already learned to the younger children.

schools that are either high-performing schools or dramatically improved public and private schools. Students in the high-performing schools must be achieving in the top 10 percent of their state on state tests.

share a different philosophy of how young adolescents learn and develop. Typically the Junior High is attached to the high school.

not only authorized the federal government to initiate court suits against school districts that were laggard in desegregating schools but also denied federal funds for programs that discriminated by race, color, or national origin.

Americans with Disabilities Act expanded the definition of disability in such a way as to include people with AIDS.

Meaning “in the place of a parent,” this term describes the implied power and responsibilities of schools.

In loco parentis powers, gives schools them the right to conduct searches and seize contraband on reasonable suspicion without a warrant.

It is established that corporal punishment may be authorized by the state constitution.

Which Sign Languagehas it's own complex grammar and well-regulated syntax.

American Sign Language (ASL) with its own complex grammar and well-regulated syntax.

when teachers practice beliefs that all students can learn, who place students at the center of teaching, and who try to build on their cultural backgrounds and experiences, will develop meaningful learning experiences when they engage in.

What happens to the number of people with disabilities in accordance with their age?

The number of people with disabilities increases with age.

The process of learning the social norms of one’s culture.

about 60%

What percentage of kindergarten through fifth grade students have their after school supervision provided by their parents?

they are called initiators, managers, and responders.

INITIATORS: Have clear and strongly held images for what the school should be like.

MANAGERS: Are very knowledgeable about policies, rules, and procedures.

RESPONDERS: Respect their teachers and assume that they know what needs to be done.

how well do you know the subject(s) you will teach?

how much do you know about how students learn and different teaching strategies?

are you able to connect what you are teaching with the experiences and background that your students bring to each lesson?

is by far the largest teachers’ organization. Many states require teacher education programs to be accredited through the national organization known as NCATE.

Teachers’ organizations and unions can be effective at the state level in influencing policies, laws, and regulations.

organization that created a set of principles that describe what teachers should know and be able to do.

 a national association that creates and publishes standards and offers certification to accomplished teachers.

When teachers are granted their initial teaching license, that license is usually good for a provisional period before securing a professional license.

generally based on alleged negligence; the basis of tort liability or legal responsibility is negligence.

Yes. In 1982 the Supreme Court ruled that the children of illegal aliens had a right to a free public education.