exams and notes

Sources of law which affect FL educators - U.S. Constitution; Federal and State Statutes; Rules/Regs by FLDOE, FLBOE, School Boards, Fire Marshalls, etc.; State and Federal Court Decisions (case law, common law) Amendment 1 - contains religion establishment (no government in religion) and free exercise clauses (individual can believe whatever) that are in dynamic tension. Also contains freedom of speech, press, right to peaceably assemble, and to petition the government for grievance (most ...

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act - Protects against discrimination based on race, color, origins etc. Title VII of TCRA of 1964 - Protects against discrimination from employers Tile IX of Ed Amendments - Cannot be excluded from activity club or sport based on gender Section 504/ Rehabilitation Act - Cannot discriminate against someone based on handicap Age Discrimination Act - Cannot discriminate based on age FERPA - Parents have a right to inspect and review all official records, files, da...

instructional days per year -180 Days instructional hours (k-3) -720 hours instructional hours (4-12) -900 hours minimal hours to count as a day -5 hours number of instructional minutes per day -300 minutes Due Process -14th amendment right for students to defend their actions prior to taking action Suspension -parent must be notified within 24 hours Title 1 Funds -Funds used to help economically disadvantaged students to improve student scores in reading and math. Must also be tied to s...

A principal will need to purchase new textbooks this year as well as new computers. What funds can the principal use to purchase these items? A. Title I B. Title II C. Title IX D. Capital - A. Title I How much of the general fund of a district or school goes to HR/personnel? A. 25% B. 60% C. 80% D. 100% - C. 80% The principal has been informed that some students are protesting the dress code, and they plan on purposefully violating the dress code over the next few days. What should t...

What is vertical alignment? -every skill leads to the next skill and the next skill. For example, the skills outlined in the Florida Standards for 7th grade math are designed to help students prepare for what they will need in 8th grade math, 9th grade math, What is horizontal alignment? -horizontally aligned between and among content areas. the 9th grade social studies teachers plan with the 9th grade English teachers to design a common lesson focusing on the Civil Rights Movement. What ...

Nation at risk - 1983 - federal findings and recommendations Goals 2000 - 1990 - federal findings and recommendations emph math sci Horizontal organization - Different subjects support each other at the same time Vertical organization - Instruction supports future learning Curriculum scope - breadth and depth of subject Curriculum sequence - order of information Curriculum integration - linking concepts, skills and experiences Curriculum continuity - content flows from one grade level to ...

intelligence theory used in planning to accommodate and compliment student learning. - Howard Gardner student achievement data typically colleted - outcome or performance data demographic data process data (school based reports) Best diagnostic assessment to measure specific sub skills in reading reliably and validly for K-5th graders - DIBELS Best instrument to use to assess elementary student's reading comprehension - Gates-MadGinite (GMRT) Assessment Components contained on the FCAT...

A kindergarten class is learning about addition without regrouping. Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate to begin teaching students how to add two digits? - Using realistic examples in a familiar context A student is making belts for some shorts. The student bought 66 inches of fabric which will be cut into 22-inch pieces. How many belts can be made with the fabric purchased? Which of the following describes the problem structure? - Equal groups, measurement division ...

What is the foundational focus of nursing informatics? The management of patient-focused information What action did the American Nursing Association (ANA) take in 1995 to recognize the importance of nursing informatics? Established the informatics certification examination The nurse who effectively uses information technologies is most importantly affecting what aspect of professional nursing in the future? Assuring that patient care is meeting an acknowledged standard of care Which of t...

What is the National Health Information Network means to advance healthcare information technology Gaols of the NHIN to develop a nationwide interoperable healthcare information technology infrastructure and a strategic plan to guide implementation in both public and private sectors Issues with NHIN Politics Fear of Change Competition Lack of agreement standards What is HITECH Health Information Technology for Economis & Clinical Health Act -way to encourage hospitals to adopt health re...