I mentored in downtown Tucson at the private school Imago Dei. This is a faith-based private school, and because of this I feel like I received a different experience to my peer when it came to service learning. Before I was allowed to mentor anyone I had to go through two videos about sexual assault … Read more
Ris for RICH. Rich is my dad. He has been there since before my birth, and he will continue to be a part of my life long after I graduate from college and fully and officially leave home. How has my dad shaped my view of life? It is hard to pinpoint exactly. I know … Read more
In American schools the level of achievement between private and inner city public schools varies greatly. The achievement gap in education refers to the disparity in academic performance between students of different socioeconomic make up. An average of a 22% difference between white and black students exists on the achievement gap scale. The no child … Read more
2. At what age is transition planning required under the IDEIA? (5 points) According to IDEIA, transition planning is required at the “beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the child turns 16, or younger if determined appropriate by the IEP Team, and updated annually thereafter” (IDEA 2004). One can … Read more
I had one major time in my life when I overcame adversity. I faced adversity at the end of my summer of my 8th grade year. It was my own personal nightmare. High school. For some people the start of high school is an exciting new change in their life. This story was very different … Read more