...How to prepare for the RTI Online Download the HipChat (Chat Tool) link to application. Preview what we will be testing. The RTI is a simulation of a real testing project. To make it as real as possible, we will be testing FocusWriter. You will need to download the product BEFORE CLASS. For Windows, it MUST be downloaded from the link below, since its special for this class. For Windows: Download from this link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8412433/FocusWriter_1.4.4.RTIO.zip Extract the files to another directory and it should be ready to go. Run Focuswriter.exe to start it. Optional test tools for Windows environment: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8412433/rti-tools.zip For Macintosh: Download from this link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8412433/FocusWriter_1.4.4.dmg Install and run normally. If you want documentation (what little there is), source code, or the Linux version, the main website for FocusWriter is here: http://gottcode.org/focuswriter/ Feel free to get familiar with this product prior to the event. Verify that this appears to run on your system. If it does NOT work well enough so that you can experience its basic features OR if your company doesn't allow you to install anything on your system, here's the backup plan: Backup Plan: If you can't use FocusWriter for some reason, choose any simple text editor you have on your computer and test that instead. But try to get FocusWriter working, first, and let us know if you can't. ...
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...Over the course of 2016-2017 school year, my school’s Child Study team and RTI teams have made several referrals to the LSC team. All of the referrals show years of interventions that have been put in place to support specific students and the outcome of those supports on student achievement. The majority of the students referred have made little to know progress with the supports and interventions that they have. It is my job as the LSC chair to organize and facilitate all LSC meetings when a referral is given. As previously stated, we discuss the students’ history which includes scholastic record, classroom-based observations, academic achievement and related developmental needs of the student, student intervention, and parent input. With as much data that we have to show a pattern of underachievement even with supports and...
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...Narayana Hrudayalaya Heart Hospital Aryaman Thakker, FSLE IV, 28627 Narayana Hrudayalaya Heart Hospital Aryaman Thakker, FSLE IV, 28627...
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...to Rosie Cima (2015), D.A.R.E was originally intended for elementary school students, especially those entering the fifth and sixth grade. Eventually, it was integrated into the junior high schools as well as high schools. The D.A.R.E program was dedicated on reinforcing the ability teens and children had in challenging the urge to participate in substance abuse due to experimentation or peer pressure. According to Donna S. Kochis (1995), there was controversy brewing amongst scientific research and the D.A.R.E. program. The D.A.R.E program was doing everything possible to openly combat and divert the scientific cynics, they also attempted to hush opponents before their judgments reached the public. During the 1990’s, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) appointed the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) to conduct a meta-analysis of the current assessments of D.A.R.E programs effectiveness. In 1994, RTI finished its investigation, declaring D.A.R.E had no detectable impact on drug use, and other existing programs appear to be doing a...
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...Liquid-Nicotine) forms you get more than a pack of cigarettes in small, ingestible amount. What makes it worst, is that, it doesn’t have to be swallowed to be harmful, skin exposure can be toxic”. That’s not the only reason why children and teens are exposed. Adolescents who are exposed to E-Cigarette TV advertising are more likely to try E-Cigarettes in the future. According to a groundbreaking experiment from researchers at RTI International. Although advertising and adolescent use of E-Cigarettes have simultaneously increased in recent years, this is the first study to demonstrate a direct link between adolescents' exposure to advertising and their likelihood of future use. "Nicotine is highly addictive, and many questions remain about the safety of E-Cigarettes. Adolescents in the United States are routinely exposed to E-Cigarette advertisements that feature celebrities who tout E-Cigarettes as a smarter alternative that you can use virtually anywhere, without the guilt and without affecting the people around you," said Matthew Farrelly, Ph.D., chief scientist at RTI. "Our findings suggest that E-Cigarette TV advertisements are successfully convincing adolescent viewers to try the novel products they promote.” However The American Heart Association's first policy statement on E-Cigarette backs them as a last resort to help smokers quit. The American Cancer Society has no formal policy but quietly took a similar stance in May of 2014.Both groups express great concern about these popular...
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...the literature seems to indicate that there is a need to evaluate grading and testing practices for students with a specific learning disability. Current grading and assessments do not adequately allow for a student with a learning disability to graded or assessed based on their individual achievement level. All students are pushed to take standardized test that do not provide a true indication of a student’s ability for acquisition of core skills. Much of the research has provided various reasons for a change in grading practices and alternative ways to assess students with a learning disability. Through research we can examine and determine how fair grading and assessment practices can improve student learning. Keywords: Accommodations, RTI, inclusion, grading, NCLB, IEP, alternative assessments, learning disability, high stakes testing Literature Review: Grading and Assessing Introduction The enactment of No Child Left Behind The literature review began with finding research on how current grading and assessing practices are not fair for a student with a specific learning disability. This is particularly true for students with a noted 15 point or more discrepancy in reading or math. These core subject areas tend to be subject areas in which standardized testing is given and where the most emphasis to show growth by school districts. The current practice of grading completed work by assigning a letter grade and then giving an assessment to determine mastery is not individualized...
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...snatched up by a violent individual and never heard from again. Prostitution should not be allowed because there are several dangerous situations that it could put women in. A prostitute could be easily used for a sick pervert’s nasty fantasy. Not to mention that they can be raped or even robbed for everything that they worked so hard for. I could only imagine living the lifestyle of a prostitute and getting robbed for everything I ruined my mind, body and soul for. Prostitution should not be allowed because they are putting not only themselves in danger but also others. They could easily give and catch a disease. What’s even worse is catching or giving someone something that you can’t get rid of such as aids or HIV. A prostitute could risk getting pregnant by someone they don’t even know on the count of them sleeping with so many people. The prevalence of HIV infection among IDUs has reached up to 52%. Although the prevalence of HIV is still less than 5% among women selling sex, their sexual behaviors and practices place them at high risk of acquiring and spreading HIV and STIs (UNAIDS, 2008). The National Sexually Transmitted Infections/Reproductive Tract Infections (STI/RTI) study of Pakistan revealed a high burden of STIs among female sexworkers (FSWs) (Family Health International [FHI], 2004). A prostitute is a bad...
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...Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 Tutorial G ETTI NG S TA RT ED This tutorial focuses on the basic steps involved in creating an attractive, functional website. In using this tutorial you will learn to design a site layout, insert images and text, create links, and how to upload your site to the Internet. This tutorial offers information for Mac and PC users. TABLE O F C O NT ENTS In this tutorial, you will learn the following: 1. Activating your Webspace 2. Getting Started 3. Creating a Homepage 4. Design and Layout 5. Inserting and Using Tables 6. Adding Design Elements 7. Previewing in Browser 8. Creating Hyperlinks 9. Inserting Special Media 10. Uploading Files to the Web Pg. 3 Pg. 4 Pg. 7 Pg. 8 Pg. 9 Pg. 12 Pg. 13 Pg. 14 Pg. 16 Pg. 18 2 1 . ACTIVATI NG YO U R W EB S PAC E Before you get started, it is important that you have a space to upload your Web site When it is completed. BGSU offers 15 MB of free personal Web space for each student, so you can use this space to upload your project. To activate your personal Web space, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Log onto your MyBGSU Account. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the My Computer Accounts box (Fig. 1). Click the Add Server Account button. In BGSU Server Account Registration window, check the box next to Personal (Fig. 2). Click the Submit button. Now your Web space is activated. NOTE: An email will be sent when your account is activated Figure 1. My Computer Accounts Window Figure...
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...The Big Picture: A Strategic Plan. Errick Lowe Grand Canyon University Educational Leadership in a Changing World May 15, 2013 Lake Worth High School, located in Lake Worth, FL is a high school that have in the past four years have went from intervene status to an “A” rated school, to now a “B” rated school. During those intervene years the school improved their school grade from a “D” to an “A” over a two year period. This was a great success and is a great accomplishment, but there are more improvements that LWHS need to be made that will make sure the students and the school continue to create growth, productivity, and success. When evaluating areas of weakness, success, progress, and achievements; most school will remain the same. It is when you add relevance, rigor, and technology; these things will enhance the learning environment. Finding ways to motivate the students, getting the community involved, and bringing in academies will enrich the school and will promote the school’s ongoing progress. Even with such a large diverse population of students at Lake Worth, with commitment, motivation, and drive from the faculty, staff, and community will ensure success for all stakeholders involved. Philosophy of Mission and Vision Lake Worth High Community High School will provide all its students with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to compete in a global society in the academic and work arenas. Rationale ...
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...Abstract The objective of this action plan is to introduce researched based strategies into a fifth grade collaborative classroom to increase students with learning-disabilities academic performance by incorporating brain-based strategies into daily lessons and implementing parental involvement. These students display poor test scores, low motivation and behaviors that negatively impact their learning. The purpose of the plan is to determine if incorporating brain-based strategies would help raise test scores and improve student behaviors. Researched based strategies will be included through the following methods: teaching to the brains natural learning systems, and BrainSMART strategies to increase the students’ ability to retain information. The success of this plan will be measured through examination of students’ Georgia Criterion Reference Competency Test (GCRCT), Quarterly Benchmark Assessments (QBA), a teacher-developed observation checklist, and a parent survey. As a result of this plan students will show an increase in academic performance in reading and math and appropriate learning behaviors. Introduction Although research suggests that the specific teaching of thinking skills is proven to dramatically increase student achievement, these skills are seldom taught systematically in American schools. At the same time, studies suggest that IQ without such specific teaching may account for only 4% to 10% of life success (as cited...
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...I think that when I saw Peter kick his classmate in the face I had a gut reaction telling me that it wouldn’t work. No plan ever goes off without a hitch. It takes careful consideration and constant supervision to manage inclusion in a responsible manner. There are processes put into place for such considerations. I do think that Peter would have benefitted from Response to Intervention. The RTI process may have helped with some of the behavior issues Peter faced as a young child transitioning into a regular classroom. The first step would be to talk to Peter’s parents after observing his behavior issues. His parents know they aren’t able to control him when he is at school so the intervention might have moved up to tier 2. At that point a specialized behavior plan would be appropriate for Peter and include frequent monitoring. Both Peter and Samuel should have had IEP’s and I know that Samuel’s support team met every week to discuss his IEP. It seemed as though Peter’s support team met often to discuss his progress as well. After my first day at Gretchen Everhart, and learning everything I have thus far, I would welcome any student into my classroom. I want the opportunity to learn as much as I can in my lifetime, and expanding my horizons as a teacher is one way I can contribute to my own personal growth. If I get the opportunity to make an impact on children the way they have already made an impact on me, I will be eternally happy. I’m overwhelmed with joy by seeing the innocence...
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...Differentiated Instruction: Multiple Instructional Method (MIM) Emanuel Parker Saint Leo University Introduction Instruction is an important part of the development process for children when they are beginning to read. Many children do not learn or begin to read at the same level as their peers. Research suggests that reading problems are preventable for the vast majority of students who encounter difficulty in learning to read, if these students receive extra support in the form of an early intervention program (Goldberg, 1994). Interventions programs provide multiple methods of instructions that are particular to that student. Being able to determine if differentiated instruction is more effective than the use one method of instruction would be sufficient to change the way America teaches their children to learn. Every learner is different; however, instructors still use one method to instruct. Doing this does not facilitate learning for every learner. Using differentiated instructions would allow for instructors to enhance the learning experience for learners in attendance. The Multiple Instructional Method (MIM) allows the instructor to use various approaches to learning in order to affect every learner. Curriculum would be designed to enhance the learning experience for all learners by being flexible, strategic, and affective. Instructors are aware of how their students are learning; research will never be able to tell them exactly...
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...The word ‘Communication’ has been derived from the Latin word ‘Communis’ which means ‘Common’. Thus ‘Communication’, strictly, stands for sharing of ideas in common. The term ‘Communication’ has many and varied meanings. Popularly speaking, it may refer to the various means or media of transmitting information from one individual to another from one place to another, e.g., telephone telegraph or television. According to some, it primarily concerned with the transmission of information in a governmental organisation e.g., grapevine, the complaint box, the grievance procedure or the formal chain of command. But the concept of communication with which we are primarily concerned is that it is the act of inducing others to interpret an idea in the manner intended by the speaker of writer. If one person speaks or writes something which is not understandable to others, it is no communication. In short, the entire concept of ‘Communication’ in administration includes: 1. Transmission of information, order and instructions from the top administrator to the middle level administrator and down to the ordinary employees. 2. Transmission of reports, ideas, suggestions, complaints, grievances from the lower cadre employees to the top administration. 3. Cross communication between management groups and the worker groups. 4. Communication to the employees or the administration through extra-administration agencies such as union or other interest groups. Herrbert A Simon...
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...High Incidence Disabilities & Learning Needs Characteristics & Strategies Complete the chart below. Be sure to fully address each section. Bulleting is appropriate in this activity. | Definition(in your own words) | Identification Procedures | Characteristics(address academic, cognitive, social, emotional & behavioral as appropriate) | Ideas, strategies, suggestions for working with students in the classroom | Learning Disabilities | This is a disorder in which students are unable to perform the basic processes in understanding subjects such as language arts, math, etc. Sometimes it affects one or many areas. | * Unexpected underachievement in one or more academic areas * Severe discrepancy between expected achievement (standard test of intelligence) level and actual achievement (standard achievement test). * After unexpected achievement is documented, the exclusion clause is applied to student identification. | * Academic achievement is significantly below grade level. * Cognitive skill deficits related to memory, attention, impulsivity and or meta-cognition. * Possibly also diagnosed with ADHD. * Possible social deficits and difficulty getting along with others. * Motivational problems. | Provide clear and concise directions; adapt the curriculum to the student’s appropriate skill level; provide close supervision for the student; resource room may be a good accommodation. | Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Students are unable...
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...|Internal Control and Accounting Systems (AQ2013) | |For use in the AAT Accounting Qualification | |A to Z Vehicle hire |Assessment book | Time allowed: Four months |AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting |QCF qual ref |SCQF qual ref |QCF unit ref |SCQF unit ref | |Internal Control and Accounting Systems |600/6892/9 |R324 04 |F/504/3353 |UD65 04 | |Notice to candidates | |All candidates must adhere to the terms and conditions specified for this assessment. | | | |Your report must be typed, completed and submitted for formal assessment within four months. Your assessment start date was recorded onto the assessment | |platform when you accepted the terms and conditions...
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