Intro to LEAD 1
LEAD was started in which year?
1997
What is the name of the legislation which pertains to equal access and discrimination?
The Americans with Disabilities Act
List three topics we might learn about in this class.
- achievement testing;
- cognitive testing;
- ADHD;
- learning disabilities;
- executive functioning;
- comorbid conditions;
- IEP/504 processes;
- educational rights;
self advocacy
What’s the biggest chunk of your grade?
Projects & Presentations (30%)
What is Mr. Miller's favorite food?
Popcorn
Hamburgers
Bacon
Popcorn
Why was LEAD started?
A group of students with learning disabilities wanted to understand why school was more difficult for them as compared to their peers.
Who started LEAD?
Al Pocock
List one expectation of the Advanced LEAD students
mentor elementary students
present at local and national conferences
participate in class dialogue and learning
How much credit can you still get on an assignment that is more than one day late but before the end of a unit?
50%
Where is Mr. Miller from?
Albuquerque, New Mexico
New York, New York
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
How can the success of the LEAD program be measured?
By listening to how well the students advocate for themselves when talking about their learning disabilities.
A component of Advanced LEAD is the presentational piece. Why is this so important?
It allows for LEAD students to educate others about learning disabilities and to correct myths about disabilities.
How does this class define a Learning Disability?
A student with average to above average intelligence with a significant difference between what they know and what they are able to show or do.
Where could you find out about what you have missed?
Week at a glance on Google Classroom
What instrument does Mr. Miller play?
Piano
Xylophone
Trumpet
Piano
What is the purpose of LEAD?
To help students understand that having a learning disability is in no way a reflection on intelligence. It also allows students to learn the differences between an IEP and a 504.
As students began to progress through LEAD, what caused an increase in their self esteem?
They became aware that learning disabilities were not an indication of low IQ.
If college-bound, what is our goal for you to be able to do when you meet your professors?
Our goal is for you to be prepared to tell each of your professors about your disability and request appropriate accommodations–to use these tools for life!
It will be important to avoid plagiarism when we make our projects and presentations!
Does ChatGPT count as plagiarism?
Yes… it’s considered cheating!
What subject(s) did Mr. Miller teach prior to becoming an academic interventionist?
Math & Science
Spanish & Choir
History & Choir
Spanish & Choir
Why do we use the term learning disability instead of learning difference?
College support services will use learning disability and it will help to facilitate the transition between high school and college.
The science, research, and best practices for accommodating their specific learning disability.
What is the class’s mission statement?
We as high school students have adopted the mission to educate ourselves and others with respect to the social, emotional, and academic aspects of being a teenager with a learning disability.
Are we to discuss with others what we hear in this classroom?
Absolutely NOT!!
From which high school did Mr. Miller graduate?
Coronado High School
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Widefield High School
Widefield High School (2006)