You will find materials and products that are helpful for those who are identified as Economically Disadvantaged Students. When viewing materials and products for EDS you should keep in mind the connection with what research tells us about the needs of these students. Look at materials/products with a critical eye and make decisions based on the research provided. You will also want to consider the needs of the students and the cultural implications of the community.
Understanding Universal Design Resource Type: Date: 2/1/2010 Author: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
"According to the Access Center, universal design is ""an approach to designing environments and products so they can be used by the widest range of users without adaptation." You'll find a wide variety of products at the Access Center on this vital subject, including professional development modules, briefs, and presentations. Here is a list of links to resources that will help you gain familiarity with the concepts behind UDL and consider strategies for getting started with implementation in your school of classroom.
EDThoughts: What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. This brief presents research and classroom implications about factors that affect student attitudes in mathematics.
One of the most persistent inequities in U.S. education is the gap in math achievement along income and race lines. Yet some secondary schools “beat the odds,” producing consistently strong math performance with students who likely would fail in traditional settings. Beating the Odds highlights overlooked obstacles to raising math achievement and describe the key characteristics of model schools that are rising to the challenge. JFF prepared this report for the Carnegie-IAS Commission on Mathematics and Science Education.
PBS Teachers - Math Resource Type: Date: 11/1/2007 Author: Public Broadcasting Service
This is a useful website for Math teachers that provides standards-based materials and resources for classroom use and professional development. Resources are searchable by grade level and local resources are also provided based on zip code.
This document summarizes the implications for Virginia based on President Bush's FY 2008 Education budget. It discusses increased resources for schools, parents, and teachers. Specific bullet points are offered for how increased budget expenditures will impact Virginia's children and families, including Limited English Proficient students, Title 1 schools, and Standardized Testing.
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