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Politics of School Choice
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A 10 page research paper that investigates the politics of the school choice movement. The writer defines and summaries the twin components of this movement -- charter schools and voucher systems -- and then gives a summary of pertinent research into the efficacy of these systems, focusing heavily on a RAND report on this topic. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: khpolsch.rtf

Population Changes: Affect Upon California's Latino Students
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9 pages in length. As a result of the changing demography of Latino students within California's school system, it has become apparent that other changes have also taken place due to this shift in population that adversely affect the academic needs of the Chicano/Latino population at the elementary, secondary and post secondary segments of the educational pipeline. Humanity has been enduring an ongoing battle for centuries: the strained relations among the races. Despite efforts to put the past behind, signs remain at nearly every juncture that there still exists a strong sense of racial dissension. While many Caucasians do not see the problem being as severe as it is represented, Latinos angrily reply that the lighter skinned race has not had to endure such prejudice and, therefore, cannot begin to identify with the situation. Caucasian Americans do not interpret racism as a big problem, therefore, they do not see a need for government intervention. Similarly other United States minorities believe they often receive unfair treatment, as well, because of their race. However, assimilation into the California school system presents yet another obstacle for the growing Latino population. The writer discusses issues of academic interference, as well as addresses potential solutions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLClatin.doc

Portfolio Based Assessment
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A 5 page discussion of the benefits of portfolio based assessments in education. Emphasizes the need for well-designed criteria in portfolio construction and assessment criteria, that educators must be prepared to specify not only the type of assessment which they intend to use but the purpose to which that assessment will be applied. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPedPrtf.wps

Portfolios & Self-Reflection/Effect on Student Achievement
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the flexibility and adaptability of portfolio assessment. Portfolios have been shown to actively engage student in "learning content," and the help student the valuable skills of "reflection and self-evaluation," as they document student learning in subjects that do not lend themselves to traditional forms of assessment (Player 15). By offering students the opportunity to reflect on the learning process and to self-evaluate their work, portfolio assessment enhances the processes that underlie student achievement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khportsf.rtf

Portfolios/Assessment at the Elementary Level
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A 10 page research paper that examines portfolios as an alternative assessment method, with emphasis on the elementary grade level. The writer argues that portfolio assessment encourages the integration of assessment and instruction as it represents the students' abilities in a variety of ways and demonstrates how they change over time. A one page proposal/outline is also included. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: khporele.wps

Position Papers
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of two position papers, one on the best practices for special education services and the other is one that relates the concept of labeling. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHSpELab.rtf

Positive Behavior Support for Students in Special Education
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of positive behavior support and its use in inclusion classrooms. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHBehavPeer.rtf

POSITIVE OUTCOME STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING-DISABLED CHILDREN
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This paper defines the concept of learning disabilities and some symptoms, and discusses some classroom strategies teachers can use to assist LD students. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTlerdis.rtf

Positive Reinforcement and Classroom Management
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In ten pages this paper examines how positive reinforcement is used in classroom management, with some criticisms of its application also considered. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGposrein.rtf

Positive Reinforcement For ADHD Students
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This 15 page paper discusses the question: Is positive reinforcement affective with students identified as ADHD? The writer provides an introduction that includes the numbers of children identified with ADD/ADHD and then, enters into a comprehensive discussion of behavior management, including the effects of positive reinforcement. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGadhpos.rtf