Category: Education

Select, read and report on four instructional strategies and/or best practices, using the resources in this section; those at https://www.colorincolorado.org/ell-strategies-best-practicesLinks to an external site.; and your own independent research. Research your own district’s policy regarding English Language instruction and the application of the policy and best practices as applied in the classroom.  Based on your findings:
Describe how you could implement each strategy or practice in your classroom
Describe how you became aware of local district policy and how the policies are applied to classroom instruction for English learner instruction.
Post a minimum two to three paragraph summary.

I must complete a 4 to 5 page essay about my intership experience at Springfield Middle School in Jacksonville, FL. It is a B-rated school in Duval County Public Schools. The breakdown of the essay should go as follows:
Critical Task Essay Breakdown
When you complete your document, it must be organized in a logical, easy-to-follow manner that includes the following:
an introductory section that provides a guide to your paper,
body of your essay that is supported with
information about your internship,
your text/course materials,
current scholarly research,
the targeted FPLS Standard for each course,
and finally, a reflective conclusion that pulls it all together.- using “I” is appropriate for this section
My internship hours were limited because the end of school came so quickly and my mentor was insanely busy. This task requires me to tie internship experiences on campus to standard 5 of the FPLS matrix. The experiences will have to be made up unfortunately. The professor is looking to see that I understand how the tasks tie into the standard. The language of that Standard 5 domain is as follows: 
Standard 5. Learning Environment: Effective school leaders structure and monitor a school learning environment that improves learning for all of
Florida’s diverse student population. 
a. Maintains a safe, respectful and inclusive student-centered
learning environment that is focused on equitable
opportunities for learning and building a foundation for a
fulfilling life in a democratic society and global economy;
b. Recognizes and uses diversity as an asset in the
development and implementation of procedures and
practices that motivate all students and improve student
learning; 
c. Promotes school and classroom practices that validate and
value similarities and differences among students; 
d. Provides recurring monitoring and feedback on the quality
of the learning environment; 
e. Initiates and supports continuous improvement processes
focused on the students’ opportunities for success and wellbeing; and, 
f. Engages faculty in recognizing and understanding cultural
and developmental issues related to student learning by
identifying and addressing strategies to minimize and/or
eliminate achievement gaps.
Below are the instructions for the Essay from Canvas. I am a M.Ed students so we must follow the parameters listed for that.
CTE Internship (M.Ed.) / Case Study (M.A.): This internship/case study activity focuses on cultivating a supportive school community that promotes academic success and well-being. First, review district/building safety plans and protocols. Participate in or lead a safety drill (fire, intruder, weather) participate in preparation and reporting. Discuss what went well and what could be improved or expanded upon in the future. Next, review policies and procedures that address student misconduct in a fair, positive, and unbiased way. Observe the process for a discipline referral according to district procedure. Comment on how the process impacted the student and what could be improved for the future. Discuss how the school counselor and/or behavior specialist were or could have been involved in the process. Review the student code of conduct and compare its application to disciplinary statistics for race/ gender /attendance, if disparate, write an improvement plan. Next, observe a classroom and provide feedback about instructional strategies driven by standards-aligned content used to minimize or eliminate achievement gaps. This could include differentiated or specialized instructional techniques, life skills, social skills, and mental health / behavioral and culturally relevant instruction for all subgroups. Participants will analyze and report on instruction and support services (including the role of the School Counselor) that may be needed for all students to reach high academic standards while maintaining a safe school environment. This Critical Task Essay will incorporate the internship/case study, FELS Standard 5 (Learning Environment), scholarly research, and coursework.
Internship Selections: 1. Examine data for identification, placement, student services support (school counselor and/or behavior specialist) and discipline for a selected subgroup and examine whether or not differentiated instruction and/or support services could impact school/district data and the learning environment. Note strengths and make suggestions for improvement of instruction and support services for these students. 2. Participate in the development of an IEP or RtI/MTSS plan 3. Review and prepare 504 data to be shared broadly with faculty 4. Work with administration to enhance the written safety plan for the building 5. Help develop PBIS and social / emotional curriculum 6. Attend a school board meeting and note references to their focus on improving the learning environment for students.
This activity should incorporate a 30-hour internship experience for M.Ed. candidates in collaboration with the district mentor.    
The point of the Critical Task Essay in each course is to explain your internship and how it impacted your understanding of the focus standard for the course. You must support your writing with scholarly research and what you learned in the course.
Your paper should be 4-5 pages double spaced. You must use APA style but can use “I” in this paper.

The direction are below for the essay. I have attached all the resources that they have provided except a video 
A student notifies you that she has been subjected to bullying through a classmate’s Facebook page.
Write an essay of 550 words in which you address the following:
Provide the steps you are required to take that are consistent with state statutes, your district’s school board policies, faculty handbook, and the student handbook;
Any First Amendment arguments you think the student with the Facebook page may raise; and
Responses you could make to the First Amendment arguments that are consistent with the cases in the assigned readings.
Include at least five references in your essay.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. apa-7th-edition-template-without-abstract.docx
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
POS-500 Rubric – Cyberbullying and the First Amendmenttopic6.pdf

Conduct a literature review on the impact of social media on ethical decision-making in educational leadership. Explore peer-reviewed articles, scholarly journals, and credible websites. Consider how aspects such as privacy, misinformation, professional conduct and bias may impact decision making for leaders. You may also incorporate recent news articles that cause reason for concern about this topic.  
Conclude by proposing 3-5 strategies instructing educational leaders how to use social media ethically.
Submission Requirements:
Paper length – 3-5 pages excluding the title page and references
Use APA 7th edition for formatting
Use peer-reviewed resources

Write about disability in other countries equity mission special education that relates to disability in schools.

Directions:
https://www.naeyc.org/events/trainings-webinars/recorded-webinarsLinks to an external site.
After watching the webinar on Creating trauma-sensitive classrooms 
Write a 2-page summary and reflection on the key ideas in the webinar.
Identify at least three factors that may contribute to early childhood trauma
Describe how you might use this information in your work with children and families using at least three examples.
All work must be in APA format, typed, and carefully proofread for clarity, correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Part I: Your Short Essay Should Include These Items:
Introduction Paragraph
Write 4-7 sentences that includes the title of the job you are interested in.
Make sure your introduction provides context that is clear and well-developed.
Tips for writing this essay: https://courses.portal2learn.com/d2l/le/lessons/28471/topics/1052077
Body of the Essay
Write 1-3 paragraphs that include reasons for why this job is important or interesting to you.
Remember that a paragraph is typically 3-5 sentences each. 
Conclusion Paragraph
Write at least 3 sentences that summarize your interest in a job and why you are a good fit.
Make sure you do not present new details in this paragraph.
Correct Spelling and Punctuation
Remember to use the right verb tenses and keep them the same.
Match the subject and the verb.
Use clear pronouns / antecedent agreement.
Use correct word combinations.
Go here for grammar help: https://courses.portal2learn.com/d2l/le/lessons/28471/topics/1052078
Go here for spelling and verb rules: https://courses.portal2learn.com/d2l/le/lessons/28471/topics/1052080
Clear and Concise Writing
Sentences should be clear.
Avoid run-on or fragmented sentences.
Go here for fragment help: https://courses.portal2learn.com/d2l/le/lessons/28471/topics/1052081
Part 2: Your Cover Letter Should Include These Items:
Your Contact Information
Your full name
Your address
Your email address
Your phone number
An Abstract
Introduce yourself.
Tell what position you’re interested in.
What makes you the best person for the job.
Tips for writing this cover letter: https://courses.portal2learn.com/d2l/le/lessons/28471/topics/1052166
1-3 Body Paragraphs
Summarize what skills, experience, and qualities you have that can be applied in the position being applied to.
A Conclusion Paragraph
Close your cover letter with appreciation for their time, express your interest in hearing from them, and tell them the best way to reach you.

Hello , 
I have been given an opportunity to fix this assignment. I am requesting your review since you origninally provided it .
Here are the new instructions:
The final project consists of all the CORRECTED Mini-Projects #1, #2, #3, & #4.  Make all of the corrections based on the feedback received.  Highlight, highlight, and highlight any corrections in which you make to your mini-projects.  After you have made revisions for each area of the mini projects, write an explanation as to how and why each area is an important factor to move school performance.  
Here are the original instructions;
During this week of learning we will focus on the Social & Emotional Learning component for students.  I’m sure some are thinking why is social and emotional learning important in this data course?  This is a superb question and one that is very important to answer.  Social & emotional learning contributes to educating the whole child.  If educators focus solely on a student’s academic performance, and fail to consider the social and emotional aspect of the student, then educators are not truly addressing the student’s complete learning needs.  Studies show that addressing the social & emotional learning component of students increased their academic achievement by 11%.  This week, our data study will focus on developing social & emotional goals and strategies you will implement school wide.  An example is provided for your review.  If you have any questions, feel free to request additional guidance.  
# Goals / Objectives for Mini-Project #2 
1.  Select 3 of the 5 CASEL Social Emotional Learning Components
2. One overall goal for each social & emotional learning component
3. Two objective for each goal
4.  Multiple activities/strategy for each objective
Here is my feedback 
Feedback
Grade F (50.00)
Graded on Monday, June 3, 2024, 7:41 PM
Graded by TVTerence Vinson
Feedback comments
Ms. Flowers,
You complete half of the required assignment .  The directions/instructions were very clear (see below).  You were asked to select 3 of the 5 CASEL Social Emotional Learning components NOT all 5.  Once you selected the 3 SEL components then you were asked to provide one goals for each, two objectives for each goal, and multiple activities/strategy for each objective.  You did not do what was asked.  You selected all five, provided a goal for all five, and only provided one objective.  Again, this was not the assignment requirements.  If you have any questions let me know and we can connect via zoom.  It is very important to follow the instructions and provide what is being requested.  Additionally, when possible provide stronger data sources.  You want to research survey or assessments that have proven results (research and name the surveys).  This teachers locate and utilize the resource(s) provided.  
# Goals / Objectives for Mini-Project #2 
1.  Select 3 of the 5 CASEL Social Emotional Learning Components
2. One overall goal for each social & emotional learning component
3. Two objective for each goal
4.  Multiple activities/strategy for each objective
Vinson

Address the following: What are the cultural foundations of education in the United States based on the readings and your personal experiences as students and/or educators in      the schools? 

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