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Strand B, Session 1: Raising the Response: Exploring Cultural Models
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This session will identify assumptions about culture and learning, and the challenges found within the current response to intervention models. Ways to respond to communities whose cultural practices differ from mainstream culture, and how to design and implement culturally responsive interventions to support learning will be provided. (11782)
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April 2, 2009 / 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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4C-3
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Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Cultural and/or Linguistic Diversity
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| Leaders: |
Jose Luis Alvarado, San Diego State University, CA
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| Presenters: |
Yvonne Bui, University of San Francisco, CA; Gloria Campbell-Whatley, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
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Strand B, Session 2: Law and “Dis”order (Special Victim Unit) – Resuscitation Required!
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| Abstract: |
This mock trial session will demonstrate the need for responsive instruction by introducing misconceptions about African American learners in the public school systems and how they are disproportionately placed in special education. Decision-making strategies grounded in the problem-solving inquiry model as a response to eliminating overrepresentation in special education will be demonstrated through a strengths-based approach. (11783)
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| Date/Time: |
April 2, 2009 / 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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| Room Number: |
4C-3
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Cultural and/or Linguistic Diversity
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| Leaders: |
Brenda Townsend Walker, University of South Florida, Tampa
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| Presenters: |
Gwendolyn Webb-Johnson, Texas A&M University, College Station
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Strand B, Session 3: Responsive Teacher Partnerships: Re-Wiring to Relate
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| Abstract: |
Learn how two teacher preparation programs are responding to the need to produce culturally responsive teachers for urban centers at the preservice and inservice level. Systemic changes and extensive collaboration across general and special education programs inclusive of partner practitioners will be shared. (11784)
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| Date/Time: |
April 2, 2009 / 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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| Room Number: |
4C-3
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Cultural and/or Linguistic Diversity
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| Leaders: |
Deborah Voltz, University of Alabama, Birmingham
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| Presenters: |
Tyi-Sanna Jones, Peace College, Raleigh, NC
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Strand B, Session 4: Imaginative, Inventive, Ingenious Instruction: The Bi-Lingual Learner
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| Abstract: |
This session will offer several culturally responsive strategies for teachers to use in integrated inclusive settings with bilingual special education students. (11785)
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| Date/Time: |
April 2, 2009 / 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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| Room Number: |
4C-3
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Cultural and/or Linguistic Diversity
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| Leaders: |
Diane Rodriguez, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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| Presenters: |
Stan Trent, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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Strand B, Session 5: Responsive Family Involvement: “Down Home” Teaching
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| Abstract: |
This presentation examines the importance of family involvement and engagement. The dimensions of cultural competence with African-American families are also explored. Culturally responsive strategies used in homes and rural and urban school environments are shared, coupled with recommendations for teacher educators to infuse working with diverse families throughout their teacher preparation programs. (11786)
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| Date/Time: |
April 2, 2009 / 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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| Room Number: |
4C-3
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| Format: |
Lecture
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| Topic Area: |
Cultural and/or Linguistic Diversity
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| Leaders: |
Cathy Kea, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro
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| Presenters: |
Tommy Totten, University of Maryland, College Park
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