The“He’s a handful.” “She has her head in the clouds.” “They won’t sit still for two seconds.” “It’s like talking to a brick wall.”
Every teacher has challenging students in the classroom. But while such students were once dismissed as mere disciplinary problems, it’s now understood that many are struggling with ADHD or a learning disability.
How does a teacher respond? How does one identify students with ADHD and LD, manage them in the classroom, and get them the help they need?
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The declining graduation rate of black males is a national problem and getting worse. The current high school graduation rate for black males hovers around the 50% mark according to the Open Society Institute’s Campaign for Black Male Achievement. This trend can be reversed with the commitment of educators who can influence these young men and encourage them to succeed.
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Congratulations. You’re the superintendent, principal, assistant principal, head of your district or department. You’re responsible for hundreds, maybe thousands of students, faculty and community stakeholders. Now what?
You are qualified. You’ve earned your credentials and you’ve paid your dues in the classroom. The school board, your peers, students, community members and the students’ parents respect you. However, other than the person who sat in your desk before you, who can confidentially prepare you for the many hats you have to wear? There is no plain language and practical guide to running a district on your bookshelf.
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Your school most likely has mandatory special education training requirements to fulfill and it’s an issue for every teacher. Your regular ed teachers are part of the team, too, and it’s impossible to comply with the law if they’re not performing their roles effectively. Do they know all they should? Do they have a solid grounding in the principles, practices and laws relating to special ed students? Are they able to act in the best interests of students, families, your school and your school district? Get the answers in Inside the School’s Special Education Law: 8-Part Training Series.
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