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In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction in classrooms and eliminate the need for retention and social promotion if combined effectively. While reading this series, periodically ask yourself this question: Why are educators, parents and the American public complicit in a practice that does demonstrable harm to children and the competitive future of the country? “Teamwork makes the dream work.” A catchy saying that holds a lot of validity when talking about early intervention programs and school-based services. In order for early intervention …

Continue reading “Pass or Fail: Early Intervention and School Partnerships”

In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction in classrooms and eliminate the need for retention and social promotion if combined effectively. While reading this series, periodically ask yourself this question: Why are educators, parents and the American public complicit in a practice that does demonstrable harm to children and the competitive future of the country? As a teacher, you really can only do so much. What would you want parents to know if their child had a developmental delay or disability? The strength …

Continue reading “Pass or Fail: Training Teachers in Areas of Developmental Delay and Inclusion”

In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction in classrooms and eliminate the need for retention and social promotion if combined effectively. While reading this series, periodically ask yourself this question: Why are educators, parents and the American public complicit in a practice that does demonstrable harm to children and the competitive future of the country? What drawbacks have you observed within the early intervention process? What elements do you find to be most effective? Although there are differences between early intervention and school-age …

Continue reading “Pass or Fail: Challenges for Early Intervention Services”

In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction in classrooms and eliminate the need for retention and social promotion if combined effectively. While reading this series, periodically ask yourself this question: Why are educators, parents and the American public complicit in a practice that does demonstrable harm to children and the competitive future of the country? If early intervention is the answer, then what exactly is the process for receiving services and how difficult is it to begin this procedure? Assessment Once a potential …

Continue reading “Pass or Fail: The Early Intervention Process”

In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction in classrooms and eliminate the need for retention and social promotion if combined effectively. While reading this series, periodically ask yourself this question: Why are educators, parents and the American public complicit in a practice that does demonstrable harm to children and the competitive future of the country? What seems to be the largest challenge facing early intervention programs? Of the various administrative issues that impact early intervention procedures, funding is crucial, as are the logistics …

Continue reading “Pass or Fail: Early Intervention Procedures”

In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction in classrooms and eliminate the need for retention and social promotion if combined effectively. While reading this series, periodically ask yourself this question: Why are educators, parents and the American public complicit in a practice that does demonstrable harm to children and the competitive future of the country? Is it possible that early intervention could be used to conclude the practices of retention and social promotion entirely? It is a widely-held belief that the ultimate step …

Continue reading “Pass or Fail: Intervening Early and Often”