Open book tests in schools

Do you feel open book tests should be incorporated more in schools? As a paraprofessional for a few years so far, I’ve noticed students struggle with memorization tests more so now than ever before. I understand the education system needs to implement memorization tests to assess students’ knowledge, but it should not be the mainContinue reading “Open book tests in schools”

Interview with Kevin Askew and Maribeth Edmunds about safety in schools and technology

Do you think schools are as safe as they used to be? As we know, there has been an increase in regards to in school bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and suicide rates. Many factors are considered, such as our world’s experience with COVID for a couple of years now. Students with disabilities are the most vulnerableContinue reading “Interview with Kevin Askew and Maribeth Edmunds about safety in schools and technology”

Response-To-Intervention (RTI)

What is response-to-intervention (RTI)? Response-to-Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered model approach with interventions and services at different levels of intensity based on a student’s academic, behavior, and social challenges. There are three tiers in RTI. The first tier is the primary tier. In this tier, all students are involved, and the general education teacher providesContinue reading “Response-To-Intervention (RTI)”