Vision Statement Data Collection Quiz
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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?

  • Integration
  • Mainstreaming
  • Inclusion (correct)
  • Exclusion

    • 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?

    <p>Teachers, parents, and other stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the first steps to change the school culture according to the text?

    <p>Ensuring benefits of inclusion are shared among all stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the purpose of professional development activities?

    <p>To address specific problems like high dropout rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are school leaders uniquely positioned to drive the creation of inclusive school environments?

    <p>They can inspire and guide the school community effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal imperative mentioned in the text regarding inclusive schools?

    <p>Expectation for education to happen in inclusive settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are professional standards related to inclusive schools?

    <p>They help guide school leaders on effective education approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a moral imperative in the context of inclusive schools?

    <p>Actions that must be undertaken due to their inherent rightness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest school leaders contribute to creating an inclusive school environment?

    <p>By guiding and inspiring the entire school community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are moral imperatives considered important in relation to inclusive schools?

    <p>Due to their inherent rightness or correctness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits observed in students without disabilities in inclusive environments?

    <p>Improved academic performance and social behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception related to students in segregated classrooms based on their learning needs?

    <p>Decreased academic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do school personnel sometimes mistakenly believe they are practicing inclusion?

    <p>As a result of modified existing practices without creating an overall inclusive environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one effect of students with and without disabilities being in inclusive environments?

    <p>Development of friendships between students with and without disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of inclusive schools?

    <p>Shared responsibility among teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical factor is highlighted as necessary for most students with special learning needs to succeed in the general education classroom?

    <p>Given the necessary services and supports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do inclusive environments impact parental involvement according to the text?

    <p>Increased acceptance of students with disabilities by non-disabled students and their parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of instructional practices lead to increased academic performance for students with and without disabilities?

    <p>Differentiated instruction and peer tutoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between traditional and inclusive schools based on the text?

    <p>Inclusive schools promote shared responsibility among teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important aspect of inclusive schools supports student success according to the text?

    <p>Shared responsibility among teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of staff buy-in is considered necessary for a team to move forward?

    <p>67%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the team do if the data show that they have not achieved buy-in?

    <p>Revisit and revise their communication plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the guiding team do after gaining support from a majority of school personnel?

    <p>Enable action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential step before creating an action plan according to the text?

    <p>Reviewing and analyzing data about the school's current level of inclusiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization's work is mentioned as a basis for a checklist to assess school inclusiveness?

    <p>National Center on Educational Restructuring and Inclusion (NCERI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the guiding team once they have identified the school's strengths and weaknesses regarding inclusion?

    <p>Create an action plan and begin implementing change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing a shared vision for a school environment?

    <p>To guide the change effort effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects should a good vision statement for a school include?

    <p>Clarity, challenge, specificity, achievability, realism, and inspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a vision statement to be measurable?

    <p>To provide a way to track progress towards the vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a team determine if one of the objectives in their vision statement cannot be measured?

    <p>By refining the vision statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data is needed to measure objectives related to creating an inclusive school environment?

    <p>Demographic data, subgroup data, classroom observations, staff surveys, and student surveys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What steps did Ms. Lawrence take to help the team better articulate their emerging vision?

    <p>Ask guiding questions and summarize their responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the guiding team take time to understand more about building an inclusive school environment?

    <p>To have a better foundation for creating an inclusive vision statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does research play in the process of creating a school vision?

    <p>It helps in understanding the characteristics of inclusive schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should a school vision statement be more than just a slogan?

    <p>To ensure it can be measured and acted upon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying objectives related to a school's vision statement?

    <p>To enable independent measurement of progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the guiding team to communicate the vision effectively?

    <p>To create a sense of urgency among stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy is recommended for gaining support for the vision among stakeholders?

    <p>Listening and incorporating stakeholder feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the guiding team assess stakeholder support for the vision?

    <p>Talking to individual staff members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason why change efforts fail according to the text?

    <p>Insufficient communication of the vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the guiding team to model the vision?

    <p>To demonstrate commitment and leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key aspect of effective communication of the vision?

    <p>Using clear, simple, and straightforward discussions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step school leaders should take to create an inclusive school environment?

    <p>Establish a sense of urgency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should stakeholders feel ownership of the vision?

    <p>To promote buy-in and support for the vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kotter, what is the real challenge in changing schools?

    <p>Reinventing schools rather than making additions or corrections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can school leaders help staff recognize the need for change?

    <p>Presenting data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area should 80% of a presentation address when establishing a sense of urgency?

    <p>Why the school needs to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might happen if current realities facing the school are ignored?

    <p>A potential crisis may arise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of data can principals use to support the need for school change?

    <p>Student demographic data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way principals can help staff recognize the need for change?

    <p>Encourage self-reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Who are we?' and 'How are we doing compared to others?' are organizing questions related to what kind of data?

    <p>'Student demographic data' and 'Data in areas such as academics, discipline referrals, attendance, or parental involvement'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the individuals who should be included in the guiding team according to the text?

    <p>Individuals with diverse points-of-view and specialties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the guiding team to include parents and community members?

    <p>To encourage their colleagues to support school-wide change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one factor that helps individuals work effectively as a team according to the text?

    <p>Effective group processes and a shared sense of purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is training considered critical to the guiding team's success?

    <p>Training helps the team understand and use a model of change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of creating a shared vision among the guiding team?

    <p>To lead the actions of the guiding team through the change process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the guiding team gather information about inclusion before creating their school's vision?

    <p>To understand common characteristics indicative of an inclusive school environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the guiding team to visit at least one inclusive school before creating their vision?

    <p>To observe an inclusive school environment and practices at the classroom level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people should ideally be on a guiding team according to the text?

    <p>5-12 people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'effective group processes' as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Shared sense of purpose and an atmosphere of trust and commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text advise against excluding people who resist change from the guiding team?

    <p>Because they can be helpful in evaluating a new system and pointing out potential pitfalls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can principals do to identify barriers to creating a sense of urgency about inclusion?

    <p>Conduct informal surveys to identify staff beliefs and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might teachers have low expectations for students, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Due to the belief that students' abilities are fixed and cannot improve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prevailing myth related to educating students with disabilities in the general education classroom?

    <p>Inclusion is an excuse to segregate students with disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is forming a guiding team important in creating an inclusive school environment?

    <p>To engage the right people and utilize their expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can principals address resistance towards major change efforts in schools?

    <p>Confront resisters in a straightforward, timely, and respectful manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common misconception mentioned about students with disabilities in general education classrooms?

    <p>Students with disabilities receive inadequate support in general classrooms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some teachers have low expectations for their students, according to the text?

    <p>Because they believe students' abilities cannot improve through effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dumping' special education students into general education classrooms is associated with which myth?

    <p>'Inclusion is an excuse to segregate students with disabilities'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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