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| What are warning signs of suicide? |
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1. Inability to recover from loss
2. Changes in sleep, weight or personality
3. Changes in school behavior/academic performance
4. Neglect of personal appearance
5. Increase in use of drugs or alcohol |
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| Teenagers who are pregnant or become pregnant are at risk for... |
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Definition
| Failing in school and present a high at-risk factor for their unborn child. |
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| Children/youth with outstanding talent perform or show the potential for performing at high levels of accomplishments when compared with others... |
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Definition
| Their age, experience or environment. |
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| Intellectually gifted students are those who... |
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Definition
| have scored very high on standardized tests and usually excel in school. |
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| Creatively gifted and talented youth often excel in the... |
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Definition
| Visual or performing arts. |
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| Acceleration refers to... |
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Definition
| Moving students through the curriculum at a faster pace than general education students. |
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| Assimilation refers to... |
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Definition
| Having students from diverse ethnic and cultural groups assimilate into the dominant cultural group. |
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| Cultural pluralism refers to... |
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Definition
| Encouraging students from diverse ethnic and cultural groups to retain their own culture while succeeding in school. |
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| Suggestions for teaching toward a more proactive culturally pluralistic approach? |
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Definition
* Reduce teacher bias
* Eliminate Curriculum bias
* Teach about prejudice
* Improve group relations and help resolve conflicts |
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| Linguistic diversity is ______ limited to different languages. |
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Definition
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| Bilingual special education refers to... |
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Definition
| Services provided for students with limited English proficiency who also have a disability. |
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Term
| Make all students and their _____ feel welcome in your classroom. |
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Definition
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| A needs assessment determines... |
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Definition
| Ethnic, cultural and linguistic background of the school, students and the community. |
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Term
| Use _____ and _____ examples as frequently as possible when describing new concepts. |
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Definition
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| Who has the responsibility to report any signs of child abuse or neglect as per state and local definitions and guidelines? |
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Definition
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| The term homeless refers to... |
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Definition
| Individuals who lack a nighttime home, cannot afford housing or live in provided public or private shelters, cars or elsewhere. |
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| Issues for homeless children include... |
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Definition
| Transportation problems, social barriers, lack of money for food, clothing and shelter, appearance, acceptance by peers, legal barriers, family problems and excessive absenteeism. |
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| Continued poor nutrition, lack of heath care and the low educational achievement of parents are... |
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Definition
| Factors associated with poverty that can perpetuate failure in school. |
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Term
| Students with diverse learning needs include those who are... |
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Definition
| Gifted, talented and creative. |
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Term
| Factors that may place students at risk for school failure include... |
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Definition
| Poverty, drug use, homelessness, teenage pregnancy and child abuse and neglect. |
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