Schools are academic institutions dedicated to the imparting of knowledge among the students and are also organizations that encourage the development of the personality and psychology of the child. Therefore it is natural that the schools play a very fundamental role in the growth of the child or the student and therefore school education is essential and a right of every child. If one follows the mode of education in a traditional school, the students are required to visit the school at a particular time of the day following a pre-given routine and then spend a few hours in the school. Schools are not only to convey educational knowledge but at the same time also encourage other forms of extracurricular activities as well.
In general the schools follow a set curriculum which is devised in keeping with the motto of the school and in most schools the means of imparting education are more or less similar. However, there are certain educational institutions that encourage the usage of newer innovative modes and techniques in order to make the educational experience an exciting one instead of the usual monotonous way of learning. Such schools are popularly referred to as alternative schools or minischools. In most cases, it has been observed that these alternative schools follow a different pattern of educational curriculum than those practiced commonly in the traditional schools and these study programs are not as rigid as those of the traditional schools. Since they are more flexible, the amount of pressure on the child is also lesser.
Alternative schools were introduced in the United States of America in the seventh decade of the 19 th century and during these years the main purpose of setting up these alternative schools was to ensure that there could be established a different mode of learning moving away from the traditions and consciousness of the traditional schooling system. Many of these alternative schools provided extremely philosophical and scholarly orientations while some were dipped in political color. But in all cases, there were certain innovative features being introduced for the cause of imparting education.
It is to be noted that in the United States of America especially, the term alternative school has been used as a broad term and there are many educational institutions which fall under its umbrella like the independent schools, home schooling etc. It can also at times refer to institutions providing alternative education. Special schools which are dedicated to the service of students having psychological disorders or behavioral problems are also included under this category.
By: Roberts Bairds
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Alternative Schools For The Spread of Education
February 27th, 2010Doctorate of Education Distance Learning Online – Getting the Doctorate of Education You Need Online
January 1st, 2010
You’ve been considering a Doctorate of education (EdD) for quite some time but taking time out of your life to pursue your goals is simply not an option. Well today’s distance learning allows you the opportunity to gain that degree online with the most flexible schedule possible. And the education is top-rate.
When you pursue your Doctor of Education online you will learn how to became a leaders who can strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations.
You will be an educational professional who can demonstrate analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of practically any educational institutions. And distance learning is a proven method to educate working adults by developing the knowledge and skills that will enable them to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations, and provide leadership to better serve their communities.
The Online Advantage
Imagine being able to pursue a Doctorate at your own pace, and without leaving your home–through an online school! The fact is that there are many variety of schools distance learning schools to give you the education you want. Each offers a quality selection of Doctoral Level Education Degrees, with specializations like:
Adult Education Leadership Community College Leadership Early Childhood Education Educational Technology Higher Education K-12 Educational Leadership Special Education Curriculum and Instruction Educational Technology Higher Education Administration Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning Adult Learning Educational Leadership Self-Designed
The fact is that a Doctorate in Education is the pinnacle of online Education Degrees. And many of today’s top universities are stepping up to provide an education that produces leaders to address the nation’s most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to match your professional interests and meet the needs of your organization.
By: James Pentington III
4 Benefits Your Child In Special Education Can Receive From FERPA
November 30th, 2009
Do you wonder if your child’s right to privacy in their educational records, has been violated? Would you like to learn how FERPA can help your child? This article will discuss the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which applies to all educational institutions to which receives funds from the Department of Education. Also discussed are 4 benefits that your child can get from FERPA.
Benefit 1: Use FERPA to review your child’s school record to see if it is accurate, and if it contains items that you have not seen. It is amazing, what you can find in your child’s school record. Also look for items that may support your case.
For Example: If your child has behavior difficulties, that special education personnel want to suspend them for, look for evidence that the behavior has been happening for a while. School personnel are supposed to work to prevent the behavior, rather than continuously punishing the child for it.
Ask for a copy of any item that you have not seen, or supports your case. Special education personnel may charge a reasonable copying fee, though you should ask for the school policy on parents receiving free records.
Benefit 2: Use FERPA to have removed anything in your child’s school record that is inaccurate, misleading or violates your child’s right to privacy. Once again, it is amazing what you will find in your child’s school record. If something is written about your child or family that you disagree with, ask that it be taken out. If the school district refuses, they can file for a due process hearing, to prove to the hearing officer that the school’s records are accurate.
Benefit 3: Use FERPA to ask for items that you may not think about, as part of your child’s school record. You have the right to review everything that has your child’s name on it; permanent record, temporary record, e mails, internal memos, testing materials and protocols, audio recordings, video recordings, etc. If your child has difficulty on the bus, ask and see if your child’s bus contains a camera. If it does, ask for copies of any day that you are concerned about.
Benefit 4: If you feel that your child’s confidentiality has been breeched by special education personnel, file for a FERPA complaint. This complaint can be filed with the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) at: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC 20202.
Your child has the right to confidentiality in their educational records. You have the right as their parent to access their school records. Good luck in your fight for an appropriate education for your child with a disability, the fight is worth it!
By: JoAnn Collins
