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What is the preferred term for supporting students with disabilities through individual learning goals, accommodations, and modifications?
Inclusion
Which practice involves ensuring that students with disabilities can access the general education curriculum in the general education classroom?
Inclusion
What does a compelling body of research show about students with and without disabilities in inclusive environments?
They benefit both socially and academically
Who else benefits from the practice of inclusion besides students with disabilities?
Teachers, parents, and other stakeholders
What is one of the first steps to change the school culture according to the text?
Ensuring benefits of inclusion are shared among all stakeholders
What does the text suggest about the purpose of professional development activities?
To address specific problems like high dropout rates
Why are school leaders uniquely positioned to drive the creation of inclusive school environments?
They can inspire and guide the school community effectively
What is the legal imperative mentioned in the text regarding inclusive schools?
Expectation for education to happen in inclusive settings
How are professional standards related to inclusive schools?
They help guide school leaders on effective education approaches
What is the purpose of a moral imperative in the context of inclusive schools?
Actions that must be undertaken due to their inherent rightness
How does the text suggest school leaders contribute to creating an inclusive school environment?
By guiding and inspiring the entire school community
Why are moral imperatives considered important in relation to inclusive schools?
Due to their inherent rightness or correctness
What is one of the benefits observed in students without disabilities in inclusive environments?
Improved academic performance and social behavior
What is a common misconception related to students in segregated classrooms based on their learning needs?
Decreased academic performance
Why do school personnel sometimes mistakenly believe they are practicing inclusion?
As a result of modified existing practices without creating an overall inclusive environment
What is one effect of students with and without disabilities being in inclusive environments?
Development of friendships between students with and without disabilities
What is an important aspect of inclusive schools?
Shared responsibility among teachers
What critical factor is highlighted as necessary for most students with special learning needs to succeed in the general education classroom?
Given the necessary services and supports
How do inclusive environments impact parental involvement according to the text?
Increased acceptance of students with disabilities by non-disabled students and their parents
What type of instructional practices lead to increased academic performance for students with and without disabilities?
Differentiated instruction and peer tutoring
What is a key difference between traditional and inclusive schools based on the text?
Inclusive schools promote shared responsibility among teachers
What important aspect of inclusive schools supports student success according to the text?
Shared responsibility among teachers
What percentage of staff buy-in is considered necessary for a team to move forward?
67%
What should the team do if the data show that they have not achieved buy-in?
Revisit and revise their communication plan
What should the guiding team do after gaining support from a majority of school personnel?
Enable action
What is an essential step before creating an action plan according to the text?
Reviewing and analyzing data about the school's current level of inclusiveness
Which organization's work is mentioned as a basis for a checklist to assess school inclusiveness?
National Center on Educational Restructuring and Inclusion (NCERI)
What is the primary focus of the guiding team once they have identified the school's strengths and weaknesses regarding inclusion?
Create an action plan and begin implementing change
What is the purpose of establishing a shared vision for a school environment?
To guide the change effort effectively
What aspects should a good vision statement for a school include?
Clarity, challenge, specificity, achievability, realism, and inspiration
Why is it important for a vision statement to be measurable?
To provide a way to track progress towards the vision
How can a team determine if one of the objectives in their vision statement cannot be measured?
By refining the vision statement
What type of data is needed to measure objectives related to creating an inclusive school environment?
Demographic data, subgroup data, classroom observations, staff surveys, and student surveys
What steps did Ms. Lawrence take to help the team better articulate their emerging vision?
Ask guiding questions and summarize their responses
Why did the guiding team take time to understand more about building an inclusive school environment?
To have a better foundation for creating an inclusive vision statement
What role does research play in the process of creating a school vision?
It helps in understanding the characteristics of inclusive schools
Why should a school vision statement be more than just a slogan?
To ensure it can be measured and acted upon
What is the purpose of identifying objectives related to a school's vision statement?
To enable independent measurement of progress
Why is it important for the guiding team to communicate the vision effectively?
To create a sense of urgency among stakeholders
What strategy is recommended for gaining support for the vision among stakeholders?
Listening and incorporating stakeholder feedback
How can the guiding team assess stakeholder support for the vision?
Talking to individual staff members
What is a common reason why change efforts fail according to the text?
Insufficient communication of the vision
Why is it important for the guiding team to model the vision?
To demonstrate commitment and leadership
What is one key aspect of effective communication of the vision?
Using clear, simple, and straightforward discussions
What is the first step school leaders should take to create an inclusive school environment?
Establish a sense of urgency
Why should stakeholders feel ownership of the vision?
To promote buy-in and support for the vision
According to Kotter, what is the real challenge in changing schools?
Reinventing schools rather than making additions or corrections
How can school leaders help staff recognize the need for change?
Presenting data
In which area should 80% of a presentation address when establishing a sense of urgency?
Why the school needs to change
What might happen if current realities facing the school are ignored?
A potential crisis may arise
What kind of data can principals use to support the need for school change?
Student demographic data
What is one way principals can help staff recognize the need for change?
Encourage self-reflection
'Who are we?' and 'How are we doing compared to others?' are organizing questions related to what kind of data?
'Student demographic data' and 'Data in areas such as academics, discipline referrals, attendance, or parental involvement'
What is a key characteristic of the individuals who should be included in the guiding team according to the text?
Individuals with diverse points-of-view and specialties
Why is it important for the guiding team to include parents and community members?
To encourage their colleagues to support school-wide change
What is one factor that helps individuals work effectively as a team according to the text?
Effective group processes and a shared sense of purpose
Why is training considered critical to the guiding team's success?
Training helps the team understand and use a model of change
What is the purpose of creating a shared vision among the guiding team?
To lead the actions of the guiding team through the change process
Why should the guiding team gather information about inclusion before creating their school's vision?
To understand common characteristics indicative of an inclusive school environment
Why is it important for the guiding team to visit at least one inclusive school before creating their vision?
To observe an inclusive school environment and practices at the classroom level
How many people should ideally be on a guiding team according to the text?
5-12 people
What is meant by 'effective group processes' as mentioned in the text?
Shared sense of purpose and an atmosphere of trust and commitment
Why does the text advise against excluding people who resist change from the guiding team?
Because they can be helpful in evaluating a new system and pointing out potential pitfalls
What can principals do to identify barriers to creating a sense of urgency about inclusion?
Conduct informal surveys to identify staff beliefs and practices
Why might teachers have low expectations for students, as mentioned in the text?
Due to the belief that students' abilities are fixed and cannot improve
What is a prevailing myth related to educating students with disabilities in the general education classroom?
Inclusion is an excuse to segregate students with disabilities
Why is forming a guiding team important in creating an inclusive school environment?
To engage the right people and utilize their expertise
How can principals address resistance towards major change efforts in schools?
Confront resisters in a straightforward, timely, and respectful manner
What is one common misconception mentioned about students with disabilities in general education classrooms?
Students with disabilities receive inadequate support in general classrooms
Why do some teachers have low expectations for their students, according to the text?
Because they believe students' abilities cannot improve through effort
'Dumping' special education students into general education classrooms is associated with which myth?
'Inclusion is an excuse to segregate students with disabilities'
Test your knowledge on creating a table to list objectives from a vision statement, brainstorming data types, and determining the need for parent, teacher, and student survey data. This quiz covers the process of working with a graduate student to develop surveys.
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