off topic Candidate Forum Topic #2 Special Education

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On the day that we recorded our Candidate Forum x201c;Special Educationx201d;, , Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified District School, a man I respect, made a speech before the San Francisco EdFund. In that speech he made a statement that I donx2019;t respect which was, x201c;the city's African American students post lower test scores than special-education students.x201d;xa0; While we need to have our African American students perform better, the statement is divisive and furthers the incorrect premise that a student classified as x2018;special edx2019; carries with it a diminished expectation for the child.xa0; Being classified as special ed does not mean that a child is cognitively impaired, it means we need to place more teaching effort to assist that child in learning.xa0; I can quickly list a few special ed kids who would not fit the diminished expectations mold, Hawking, Sir Ken , Schwab, and .xa0; It is into this charged atmosphere that our panel, including Marigrace Cohen, Khalif, and Norton discuss special education. Although these are candidates are in San Francisco, the discussion talks about issues with school districts and extra needs everywhere.

stan goldberg

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My son is academically ahead of his classmates despite having behavior issues and problems with fine motor. He is able to learn and excel. I had to boast and brag on my child's strengths.he he! Sorry!!! Not really, I'm thrilled he is doing well. Now if we could just get that diet and supplement thing under control..Health issues that come along with Autism..We had a three hour IEP and I was thrilled with the team. They are on top of it. Excellent behavior people, 1;1 aide, excellent speech path and the best teacher ever- Full inclusion kinder..I'm hoping his ADOS score comes up from 7. Does anyone have info on the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)?

Candyce

off topic Candidate Forum Topic #2 Special Education

On the day that we recorded our Candidate Forum x201c;Special Educationx201d;, , Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified District School, a man I respect, made a speech before the San Francisco EdFund. In that speech he made a statement that I donx2019;t respect which was, x201c;the city's African American students post lower test scores than special-education students.x201d;xa0; While we need to have our African American students perform better, the statement is divisive and furthers the incorrect premise that a student classified as x2018;special edx2019; carries with it a diminished expectation for the child.xa0; Being classified as special ed does not mean that a child is cognitively impaired, it means we need to place more teaching effort to assist that child in learning.xa0; I can quickly list a few special ed kids who would not fit the diminished expectations mold, Hawking, Sir Ken , Schwab, and .xa0; It is into this charged atmosphere that our panel, including Marigrace Cohen, Khalif, and Norton discuss special education. Although these are candidates are in San Francisco, the discussion talks about issues with school districts and extra needs everywhere.

stan goldberg

to view the PPS-SF sponsored Senior Dad Candidate Forum select below

Http://srdad.com/SrDad/SFBoE/SFBoE.html

To download the 1 hour Candidate Forum on Special Education select below

Http://srdad.com/SrDad/fromstan/SpecialEd.zip