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In reply to the discussion: Obama needs to call Arne Duncan out for his new tactics for special education students. [View all]Enthusiast
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Obama needs to call Arne Duncan out for his new tactics for special education students. [View all]
madfloridian
Jun 2014
OP
Agreed. Next we will be hearing that with the right therapy and treatment, people with mild,
DhhD
Jun 2014
#23
Thanks for your comments. The ARD sounds like a more advanced form of what we called
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#36
Yes! Applause and much appreciation for madfloridian and Diane Ravitch - both are heroes.
DamnYankeeInHouston
Jun 2014
#38
Since we're 6 years in and Arne hasn't been fired yet, I am going to assume that the president
Doctor_J
Jun 2014
#13
Sadly, I think Pres Obama has given Arne a free hand to do what he wants. As an
riversedge
Jun 2014
#7
there is no correlation between expecting academic progress and high stakes testing nt
msongs
Jun 2014
#26
You know what? You are really making up stuff that is not even implied in the OP or in anything...
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#45
Are you saying, then, that high expectations and a good curriculum are unnecessary?
Android3.14
Jun 2014
#55
Each new IEP is set at a higher than the previous expectation and curriculum objectives. IEP
DhhD
Jun 2014
#67
When I taught Down Syndrome kids in 2010 , I had to teach them Algebra if they were HS age.
Smarmie Doofus
Jun 2014
#68
No, I'm saying that in the special ed classroom, there's little incentive for progress.
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2014
#146
OK. But I was originally referencing specifically kids w. Down Syndrome:
Smarmie Doofus
Jun 2014
#178
It must be painful to hear for those who work with special ed, and for parents of students
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#32
You, your son, the teacher all are responsible for his education. What are his needs, what will make
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#58
I am wondering how long you can throw accusations at me without people noticing....
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#64
A nasty and ridiculous post that underscores your lack of argument here.
woo me with science
Jun 2014
#88
You love that word "wierd" & used it in several posts, & a great adjective to dismiss something
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#142
Current testing does not decide the academic future of the student - it just determines the school's
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#65
The only repercussions if a student decides to tank a test is to the school & teacher. A student can
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#69
Holy Smoke, where do I begin? 1st I don't demand anything from you. 2nd "some hypothetical
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#85
It is demeaning. The child should be seen as a child 1st - not "some special ed child" your words
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#140
Do you know what the word "Standardized" means, as in "Standardized Testing"?
WinkyDink
Jun 2014
#135
Are you aware that Testing is what a Charter School group of Profiteers uses to take down public
DhhD
Jun 2014
#70
No, it is true. Already happening. Be sure of your facts before you accuse me.
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#47
If I taught? Yes, I taught for many years. You think I am troubling in what I post? Accusation...
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#56
Substituting Common Core for an IEP is what Duncan is trying to change. Profiteers like Mitt
DhhD
Jun 2014
#72
IEP = Individualized Education Plan, which is developed between parents & group of specialists,
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#76
It's your assertion, it's incumbent upon you to provide links to back it up...
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2014
#90
It is cruel to put demands & pressures on a child who does not have the ability to
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#44
Helping the special needs child towards his/her best possible future, w/their self esteem intact is
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#62
These students do have a rigorous curriculum. Expectations/demands are made and tracked.
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#138
No, madfloridian is not making stuff up. No, not writing misleading stuff.
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#48
Yes....we with disabled children are "clueless." I mean....why would anyone take us into
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#167
You're getting the 'special treatment' because you're 'threateningly' effective.
Mc Mike
Jun 2014
#118
I know what they are doing. Just told me again that I posted misinformation.
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#121
It gives you an idea how *little* either of them understands about *any* of it.
Smarmie Doofus
Jun 2014
#59
Good for you. Impressive group. Whew, I hope this post is worth the bruises I've gotten.
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#61
AD knows. Of course, he knows. But he ALSO knows that there's $$$ to be made from selling
WinkyDink
Jun 2014
#77
So after your last thread on this hit a mighty FAIL...you start a new thread????
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#96
Thank you for emphasizing my point...that the OP discussed none of this at all, but instead relied
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#164
TN school head on conference call with Obama...SP Ed should take same test as all others.
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#101
No, my "last post" was not a FAIL...I linked to it in this OP. Was the link even read?
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#109
Keep on posting, madfloridian, we need to get more people to understand this issue.
greatlaurel
Jun 2014
#125
As the father of a special needs child, I'm appalled. Sadly, though, I'm not surprised. Duncan ...
Scuba
Jun 2014
#133
I'm appalled at most everything Duncan has done. More testing for special needs kids? Another ...
Scuba
Jun 2014
#137
You can assume whatever you like. Duncan is bad for schools, kids and their parents.
Scuba
Jun 2014
#147
madfloridian - I appreciate you & your efforts to help children. THANK YOU! nt
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#141
I just watched GOP Reince Prebus on MTP using similar verbiage/language as some DU posters
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#144
Also - Thank you for staying to fight the good fight. DU is often tedious to read due to
AnotherMother4Peace
Jun 2014
#149
Since you feel that you're the arbiter of what is 'substantive', your demand is impossible to
Mc Mike
Jun 2014
#186
SO you would rather IMPLY I lie about being retired teacher...won't come out and say it?
madfloridian
Jul 2014
#189
Another post with same problems. Did not believe I was a teacher. June 11
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#166
Well, you alerted on me for posting "old stuff" but it is not against the rules.
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#168
So you admit to posting old threads, but alerting on me for posting old threads? nt
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#171
Well, I link to your old posts, too! What of it? Are you suggesting that on DEMOCRATIC
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#173
Are you referring to Goose, gander? Old saying, very old. Older than Ronnie.
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#174
OMG...did you miss where you quoted RR? Come on....I know you and I are both old enough
msanthrope
Jun 2014
#175
This is getting to be disturbing. I don't know even what to say to you anymore.
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#179
First off, I'm not a dude. 2nd you are really reaching on that reagan stuff
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#184