Communication, Cultural Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion,

Question 1

How can teachers effectively communicate about student progress?

Question 2

Why is it imporant to communicate with parents?

Question 3

How do cultural differences affect curriculum development?

Question 4

How will you identify / support students with disabilities?

Question 5

What are some high-instance disabilities students face?

Question 6

What impact does socio-economic status have on student achievement?

Question 7

What are the elements of an IEP?

Question 8

What does least restrictive environment mean?

Question 9

How will you meet the needs of English language learners in your classroom?

Question 10

What is educational jargon and how can you avoid it when communicating with parents?

Question 11

Define interpersonal communication?

Question 12

Define communication style.

Question 13

Describe necessary teacher expectancies.

Question 14

Discuss the 7 guidelines for parent-teacher conferences.

Question 15

How do cultural influences affect learning?

Question 16

Identify students in need of services.

Question 17

Identify various disabilities.

Question 18

List 4 high instance disabilities. Describe the main characteristics of each.

Question 19

Intellectual Disabilities or Mental Retardation

Explain the benefits of early intervention?

Question 20

Intellectual Disabilities or Mental Retardation

Identify questions parents may have during a conference or IEP meeting.

Question 21

Describe the effect socio-economic status has on student achievment?

Question 22

Explain the legal rights of students with disabilites?

Question 23

Explain least restrictive environment?

Question 24

Describe teachers’ and students’ legal rights and responsibilities?

Question 25

Discuss compulsory attendance.

Question 26

Explain school attendance laws?

Question 27

Explain compulsory attendance and its exceptions?

Question 28

Discuss alternatives to public schooling?

Question 29

Discuss health requirements, residency requirements, school fees, and transportation.

Question 30

Describe English language learners?

Question 31

Describe the challenges you expect when teaching ELL students?

Question 32

**For Dr. Gessert's call:** Discuss how you plan to communicate effectively with parents.

Question 33

**For Dr. Gessert's call:** Define high instance disabilities you may see in your classroom?

Question 34

**For Dr. Gessert's call:** Discuss how you will identify and support students with disabilities?

Question 35

**For Dr. Gessert's call:** Discuss how you will meet the needs to English language learners in your classroom?