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madfloridian

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4. Sounds like it might be doing away with all modified assessment for special ed students.

Reply to Smarmie Doofus (Reply #3)

Thu Nov 27, 2014, 10:41 PM

Nov 2014

Now in my mind that would be unconscionable. Everyone is not the same, individuality must not be denied. Maybe we are basically saying the same thing though

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Looks like Arne phasing out local control in modifying test-taking for Special Education. [View all] madfloridian Nov 2014 OP

You are exactly correct, Madfloridian. raging moderate Nov 2014 #1

The power of expectations is a great phrase! wcast Nov 2014 #2

The only *possible* silver lining here would be the jettisoning of state "Alternate Assessments". Smarmie Doofus Nov 2014 #3

Sounds like it might be doing away with all modified assessment for special ed students. madfloridian Nov 2014 #4

It's like teaching... or PRETENDING to teach... quadratic equations to 17 yo kids... Smarmie Doofus Nov 2014 #5