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What is the preferred term for supporting students with disabilities through individual learning goals, accommodations, and modifications?
What is the preferred term for supporting students with disabilities through individual learning goals, accommodations, and modifications?
- Mainstreaming
- Inclusion (correct)
- Integration
- Exclusion
Which practice involves ensuring that students with disabilities can access the general education curriculum in the general education classroom?
Which practice involves ensuring that students with disabilities can access the general education curriculum in the general education classroom?
- Integration
- Mainstreaming
- Inclusion (correct)
- Exclusion
What does a compelling body of research show about students with and without disabilities in inclusive environments?
What does a compelling body of research show about students with and without disabilities in inclusive environments?
- They benefit only academically
- They benefit only socially
- They benefit both socially and academically (correct)
- They do not benefit from inclusion
Who else benefits from the practice of inclusion besides students with disabilities?
Who else benefits from the practice of inclusion besides students with disabilities?
What is one of the first steps to change the school culture according to the text?
What is one of the first steps to change the school culture according to the text?
What does the text suggest about the purpose of professional development activities?
What does the text suggest about the purpose of professional development activities?
Why are school leaders uniquely positioned to drive the creation of inclusive school environments?
Why are school leaders uniquely positioned to drive the creation of inclusive school environments?
What is the legal imperative mentioned in the text regarding inclusive schools?
What is the legal imperative mentioned in the text regarding inclusive schools?
How are professional standards related to inclusive schools?
How are professional standards related to inclusive schools?
What is the purpose of a moral imperative in the context of inclusive schools?
What is the purpose of a moral imperative in the context of inclusive schools?
How does the text suggest school leaders contribute to creating an inclusive school environment?
How does the text suggest school leaders contribute to creating an inclusive school environment?
Why are moral imperatives considered important in relation to inclusive schools?
Why are moral imperatives considered important in relation to inclusive schools?
What is one of the benefits observed in students without disabilities in inclusive environments?
What is one of the benefits observed in students without disabilities in inclusive environments?
What is a common misconception related to students in segregated classrooms based on their learning needs?
What is a common misconception related to students in segregated classrooms based on their learning needs?
Why do school personnel sometimes mistakenly believe they are practicing inclusion?
Why do school personnel sometimes mistakenly believe they are practicing inclusion?
What is one effect of students with and without disabilities being in inclusive environments?
What is one effect of students with and without disabilities being in inclusive environments?
What is an important aspect of inclusive schools?
What is an important aspect of inclusive schools?
What critical factor is highlighted as necessary for most students with special learning needs to succeed in the general education classroom?
What critical factor is highlighted as necessary for most students with special learning needs to succeed in the general education classroom?
How do inclusive environments impact parental involvement according to the text?
How do inclusive environments impact parental involvement according to the text?
What type of instructional practices lead to increased academic performance for students with and without disabilities?
What type of instructional practices lead to increased academic performance for students with and without disabilities?
What is a key difference between traditional and inclusive schools based on the text?
What is a key difference between traditional and inclusive schools based on the text?
What important aspect of inclusive schools supports student success according to the text?
What important aspect of inclusive schools supports student success according to the text?
What percentage of staff buy-in is considered necessary for a team to move forward?
What percentage of staff buy-in is considered necessary for a team to move forward?
What should the team do if the data show that they have not achieved buy-in?
What should the team do if the data show that they have not achieved buy-in?
What should the guiding team do after gaining support from a majority of school personnel?
What should the guiding team do after gaining support from a majority of school personnel?
What is an essential step before creating an action plan according to the text?
What is an essential step before creating an action plan according to the text?
Which organization's work is mentioned as a basis for a checklist to assess school inclusiveness?
Which organization's work is mentioned as a basis for a checklist to assess school inclusiveness?
What is the primary focus of the guiding team once they have identified the school's strengths and weaknesses regarding inclusion?
What is the primary focus of the guiding team once they have identified the school's strengths and weaknesses regarding inclusion?
What is the purpose of establishing a shared vision for a school environment?
What is the purpose of establishing a shared vision for a school environment?
What aspects should a good vision statement for a school include?
What aspects should a good vision statement for a school include?
Why is it important for a vision statement to be measurable?
Why is it important for a vision statement to be measurable?
How can a team determine if one of the objectives in their vision statement cannot be measured?
How can a team determine if one of the objectives in their vision statement cannot be measured?
What type of data is needed to measure objectives related to creating an inclusive school environment?
What type of data is needed to measure objectives related to creating an inclusive school environment?
What steps did Ms. Lawrence take to help the team better articulate their emerging vision?
What steps did Ms. Lawrence take to help the team better articulate their emerging vision?
Why did the guiding team take time to understand more about building an inclusive school environment?
Why did the guiding team take time to understand more about building an inclusive school environment?
What role does research play in the process of creating a school vision?
What role does research play in the process of creating a school vision?
Why should a school vision statement be more than just a slogan?
Why should a school vision statement be more than just a slogan?
What is the purpose of identifying objectives related to a school's vision statement?
What is the purpose of identifying objectives related to a school's vision statement?
Why is it important for the guiding team to communicate the vision effectively?
Why is it important for the guiding team to communicate the vision effectively?
What strategy is recommended for gaining support for the vision among stakeholders?
What strategy is recommended for gaining support for the vision among stakeholders?
How can the guiding team assess stakeholder support for the vision?
How can the guiding team assess stakeholder support for the vision?
What is a common reason why change efforts fail according to the text?
What is a common reason why change efforts fail according to the text?
Why is it important for the guiding team to model the vision?
Why is it important for the guiding team to model the vision?
What is one key aspect of effective communication of the vision?
What is one key aspect of effective communication of the vision?
What is the first step school leaders should take to create an inclusive school environment?
What is the first step school leaders should take to create an inclusive school environment?
Why should stakeholders feel ownership of the vision?
Why should stakeholders feel ownership of the vision?
According to Kotter, what is the real challenge in changing schools?
According to Kotter, what is the real challenge in changing schools?
How can school leaders help staff recognize the need for change?
How can school leaders help staff recognize the need for change?
In which area should 80% of a presentation address when establishing a sense of urgency?
In which area should 80% of a presentation address when establishing a sense of urgency?
What might happen if current realities facing the school are ignored?
What might happen if current realities facing the school are ignored?
What kind of data can principals use to support the need for school change?
What kind of data can principals use to support the need for school change?
What is one way principals can help staff recognize the need for change?
What is one way principals can help staff recognize the need for change?
'Who are we?' and 'How are we doing compared to others?' are organizing questions related to what kind of data?
'Who are we?' and 'How are we doing compared to others?' are organizing questions related to what kind of data?
What is a key characteristic of the individuals who should be included in the guiding team according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of the individuals who should be included in the guiding team according to the text?
Why is it important for the guiding team to include parents and community members?
Why is it important for the guiding team to include parents and community members?
What is one factor that helps individuals work effectively as a team according to the text?
What is one factor that helps individuals work effectively as a team according to the text?
Why is training considered critical to the guiding team's success?
Why is training considered critical to the guiding team's success?
What is the purpose of creating a shared vision among the guiding team?
What is the purpose of creating a shared vision among the guiding team?
Why should the guiding team gather information about inclusion before creating their school's vision?
Why should the guiding team gather information about inclusion before creating their school's vision?
Why is it important for the guiding team to visit at least one inclusive school before creating their vision?
Why is it important for the guiding team to visit at least one inclusive school before creating their vision?
How many people should ideally be on a guiding team according to the text?
How many people should ideally be on a guiding team according to the text?
What is meant by 'effective group processes' as mentioned in the text?
What is meant by 'effective group processes' as mentioned in the text?
Why does the text advise against excluding people who resist change from the guiding team?
Why does the text advise against excluding people who resist change from the guiding team?
What can principals do to identify barriers to creating a sense of urgency about inclusion?
What can principals do to identify barriers to creating a sense of urgency about inclusion?
Why might teachers have low expectations for students, as mentioned in the text?
Why might teachers have low expectations for students, as mentioned in the text?
What is a prevailing myth related to educating students with disabilities in the general education classroom?
What is a prevailing myth related to educating students with disabilities in the general education classroom?
Why is forming a guiding team important in creating an inclusive school environment?
Why is forming a guiding team important in creating an inclusive school environment?
How can principals address resistance towards major change efforts in schools?
How can principals address resistance towards major change efforts in schools?
What is one common misconception mentioned about students with disabilities in general education classrooms?
What is one common misconception mentioned about students with disabilities in general education classrooms?
Why do some teachers have low expectations for their students, according to the text?
Why do some teachers have low expectations for their students, according to the text?
'Dumping' special education students into general education classrooms is associated with which myth?
'Dumping' special education students into general education classrooms is associated with which myth?
