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a25 #olanderinclusion Standardized tests serve as a way to quickly devalue meaningful and thoughtful education.

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a25 #olanderinclusion They give gov't a quick/flawed way to cut funding based on "performance". Quick/flawed way to defend merit based pay.

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a24 #olanderinclusion Assessment shows an instructor exactly where a student is struggling/thriving. Teaching should be a reflection of it.

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a23 #olanderinclusion I'm a big proponent of using multiple, formative, low-stakes assessments to gain a full, focused picture. Portfolios!

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a17 #olanderinclusion UDL creates an environment that reaches students in a multitude of ways. DI responds to individual needs.

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a16 pt. 2 The trial and error period of differentiation can be exhausting and time consuming. Worth it if it works. #olanderinclusion

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a16 #olanderinclusion Tomlinson says it's not chaotic. However, it has to be messy at times. It's not cut and dried/predictable. Ever.

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a15 #olanderinclusion I would not want the children's understanding to be impacted. It is also important for us to also educate our faculty

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a15 #olanderinclusion Time is valuable in a classroom setting. I would work with a team leader/administration to help build understanding.

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a14 #olanderinclusion Although the MM has its time/place, there is rarely a situation where the teacher needs to use this model. Exceptions

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a13 #olanderinclusion The full faculty all the way down to the janitors form a community to help a school be successful.

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a12 ALL students benefit from differentiation. Digesting info in multiple ways will only lead to deeper understanding. #olanderinclusion

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a11 Modification should ensure a level "playing field" for all students. Equal opportunity and equal access. #olanderinclusion

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a9 #olanderinclusion The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. This book addresses many issues including ableism.

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#olanderinclusion Differences that have nothing to do with cognitive ability can cause a student to fall behind. More empathy is needed.

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#olanderinclusion A7: Minorities are overrepresented in special education. Students who are "different" are separated.

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#olanderinclusion Q6: Most symptoms go unnoticed until the students are school-aged. Also, there are many factors that could cause it.

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#olanderinclusion Q5 A child "earns" the right to be mainstreamed vs a child has the right to be in a general ed classroom with inclusion.

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#olanderinclusion Q4 I agree, although laws help create a "norm", attitudes take longer to catch up. Institutional racism is an example.

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@louis_olander #olanderinclusion Q3 Social model empowers and medical model stigmatizes. Rosie and the ad represent the social, I agree.