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This supplement for special education courses consists of five short cases for each of the twelve official federal disability areas. It provides vivid, realistic depictions of what it is like to be a student with a disability. Cases include persons of different ages and in different settings. Each case explores the individual's disability and its effect on her or his interactions with parents, friends, community members, and society. ... Read more

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This work traces the impact of a differentiated curriculum on girls' education in St. Louis public schools from 1870 to 1930. Its central argument is that the premise upon which a differentiated curriculum is founded, that schooling ought to differ among students in order prepare each for his or her place in the social order, actually led to academic decline. The attention given to the intersection of gender, race, and social class and its combined effect on girls' schooling, places this text in the new wave of critical historical scholarship in the field of educational research. ... Read more

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Scholars in various disciplines are recommending comprehensive measures to solve multiple societal as well as individual problems. The philosophy of "community education" has been overlooked but is a workable, comprehensive approach to addressing crime. As used in this book, community education is a philosophy, process, and program comprised of three overriding and interrelated elements: community empowerment, community problem-solving, and the effort to involve all community members in the pursuit of lifelong learning. The Hyde Park neighborhood in St. Louis has one of the highest rates of reported drug sales and high rates of homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, arson, and burglary. The community lays claim to several crime-inducing variables including population loss, a high percentage of population shift resulting in a higher percentage of black population and boarded-up housing units, a high rate of unemployment, a very low per capita income and a high percentage of citizens living below the poverty line, and a high percentage of female-headed households. Nevertheless, the people of Hyde Park are participating in a crime prevention approach that is applicable to all communities. Insights to urban life and problem solving are provided by community members, covering such topics as policing and how it can be improved. These insights and others offered by the author are supported by theories and philosophies found in the literature. In the process of solving their own problems, community members involve themselves in lifelong learning activities and leadership development. Written in a style that is appealing to the general public as well as academics, it is of special interest to educators, community leaders, criminologists, academics in urban affairs and sociology, social workers, law enforcement agents, and politicians. ... Read more

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This issue is about changing the general education curriculum--in big ways through significant reforms and, more frequently, incremental ways--to accomplish purposes better, connect with students better, and provide a more engaging and intellectually and emotionally compelling common collegiate experience. The chapter authors present the results of a recent national survey on changes in general education: four case studies of institutions that have undertaken change--how they did it, what the constraints were, and most important, what the results were: and discussions on achieving curricular coherence and the nature of change and how to bring it about.

This is the 125th issue of the quarterly journal New Directions for Higher Education. ... Read more

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Designed and written especially for teachers of physical education, this book, and its three lesson plan books, together provide the material an elementary teacher needs to design a curriculum for students' individual needs. The book provides both content and guidelines for instructional methodology, and can be used as a resource to supplement the lesson plan. Every area of the curriculum is covered, starting with an introduction to the teaching of physical education, and the need for students to experience physical activity every day. The book focuses on methods of teaching motor skills to children, implementing a sound physical education lesson, using discipline strategies, and dealing effectively with children with disabilities. It also covers legal liabilities, offers advice on caring properly for students, and demonstrates how to introduce physical activity and fitness to children in a positive way. ... Read more

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A Lutheran Must-Read
Dr. John Tietjen passed away on February 15, 2004.In his passing, we lost a leader of the Lutheran faith and a strong proponent of open dialogue among all faiths.Anyone wishing to learn how the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America became what it is today must read these memoirs.They are fascinating, insightful, and written in a manner easy for the layperson to understand - much like Dr. Tietjen's sermons.No boring theological memoirs here.He regales the reader with recollections of real-life anguish, tests of faith, and an ultimate resolution worthy of a true disciple of Christ.

Captivating story-telling worthy of fiction
Since this is a non-fiction account of the events surrounding the split of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod from Dr. Tietjen's notes and papers, it could fall into the category of "church history" ... a categoryknown for its dry reading.However, Dr. Tietjen is such a wonderful storyteller, I found myself turning page after page thinking "what happensnext?" as if I were reading a fictional novel.Being a Lutheran, Ialready knew the outcome, but the way Dr. Tietjen told the story made itseem competely new.

Anyone who is interested in learning thefascinating details of this important event in Lutheran church history willfind this a must-read.You'll learn the facts ... but you'll also becompletely captivated by the way the facts are presented.Hard to put itdown! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 16476 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Details current geographical, social, and political data, historical narrative, and statistical information on the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Caribbean and Pacific dependencies of the U.S. ... Read more

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For practitioners at all levels of experience, Assessment in Student Affairs provides a single-volume, practical resource on using assessment to develop and improve all facets of student affairs.It includes detailed guidance for student affairs staff on how to assess student needs, student satisfaction, campus environments, campus cultures, and student outcomes.And it explains how senior staff can employ assessment findings in strategic planning, policy development, and day-to-day decision making.

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Unending Struggle: The Long Road to an Equal Education in St. Louis, a book by Judge Gerald W. Heaney and Dr. Susan Uchitelle, outlines the history of the desegregation process of St. Louis s public school system. Segregated schooling in Missouri did not come to an end until 1983, when the U.S. District Court decision Liddell v. Board of Education of St. Louis mandated desegregation. Unending Struggle recounts the history of St. Louis s struggle for an equal education for African Americans. Historical research and the authors personal experiences are interspersed with interviews that reveal the perspectives of students, teachers, administrators, and public officials who participated in the St. Louis metropolitan area desegregation program. Unending Struggle provides the historical background and a diversity of voices largely missing from the national debate on how to deliver equal education to African American children. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: David H. Hickman High School, Westminster Christian Academy, St. John Vianney High School (Kirkwood, Missouri), Cor Jesu Academy, Brentwood High School (Brentwood, Missouri), Wydown Middle School, Metro Academic and Classical High School. Excerpt:Brentwood High School Brentwood High School , is a small public school located in the St. Louis suburb of Brentwood, Missouri . In 2006, Brentwood High School was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School . Population High School: 255 Students. Middle School: 216 Students. Athletics All Brentwood sports have a no-cut/no tryout policy. Some sports based on the number of participants have multiple levels of play among them, such as varsity, junior varsity, and freshman teams. Fall Winter Spring State Championships 1965 Boys Track 1966 Boys Track 1968 Boys Track 1987 Boys Track 1991 Boys Track 1978 Baseball 1986 Baseball 1985 Girls Basketball Extracurricular Activities Notable alumni References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at This article is about a school in St. Louis. For the New Orleans school that once had the same name, please see Brother Martin High School . Cor Jesu Academy item Address item 10230 Gravois Road Affton , Missouri , (St. Louis County ), 63123 United States item Coordinates : 38°32 48 N 90°20 40 W / 38.5468°N 90.3445°W / 38.5468; -90.3445Coordinates : 38°32 48 N 90... ... Read more

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This text is an easy-to-understand, application-oriented guidebook for learning the basic principles of epidemiologic investigation. Numerous opportunities are presented to apply and test learning through problems and application exercises. Answers are provided. ... Read more

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The University of Missouri s rich record of accomplishment and service to Missouri, the nation, and the world has been captured in this pictorial history assembled by MIZZOU magazine editor Karen Worleymore than 140 full-color photos by Rob Hill that provide a visual record of living and learning. From the beauty of the historic Columns on Francis Quadrangle to the academic prowess of the faculty to gridiron thrills at Memorial Stadium, the book faithfully reflects a place where discovery happens every day. Chancellor Richard Wallace, whose service to the University spans four decades, provides timelines of key events spanning the entire history of the university in his accompanying text. People, landmarks, events it s all here in a superb volume that, like Jesse Hall, will stand the test of time. Mizzou Today is a keepsake for anyone who loves MU and a lasting record of a great university s accomplishments. ... Read more

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Small Wonders: Nature Education for Young Children introduces children ages three through kindergarten to the natural world in a special way. Based on a hands-on educational approach, children learn about their environment by seeing and doing. The accurate, scientific content is wrapped in age-appropriate exercises, experiments, and explorations that use children's imagination and natural curiosity.

* Fact-filled essays introduce each subject
* Field-tested activities encourage exploration and discovery
* Scientifically accurate drawings illustrate topics and are incorporated into lessons
* A multidisciplinary approach integrates developmentally appropriate activities in science, language arts, movement, music, and visual arts
* Includes twenty-four nature exploration units grouped around three themes: growth and change, animal homes, and connections to nature

Small Wonders is a perfect tool for teachers, parents, child care providers, camp counselors, and others to spark young children's interests in the environment that surrounds them. ... Read more

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Excellent Resource
This is a wonderful resource for parents and educators of young children.It provides lessons to get kids hands involved with nature.It works for those teaching Kindergarten as well.Enjoy! ... Read more