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culture
what defines us as individuals, it influences our knowledge, beliefs, and values;and determines the way we think, feel, and behave in our group.
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discrimination
a concept that focuses on behavior & that leads to the denial of privileges and rewards to members of oppressed groups.
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egalitarianism
a belief in social, political, and economic rights and privileges for all people.
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Informal curriculum
the rules set to guide expected behaviors and attitudes of students in schools.
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prejudice
when one has negative attitudes about a group of people due to the lack of understanding one has of that group's history, experiences, and values.
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structural assimilation
when the dominant group assimilates w/ a 2nd group to the point that they share primary relationships, intermarry, and have equality w/ the dominant group.
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bicultural
refers to a person that who is competent in 2 cultures and educational programs that acknowledge the value of both the dominant culture and the culture of a student's family
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emigrate
to leave one's native country to relocate in another one
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indigenous
refers to a population that is native to a country or region
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de jure segregation
the separation of groups of people that has been mandated by city, state, or federal gov't policies.
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de facto segregation
the separation of groups that occurs as people choose to live in different neighborhoods or participate in different clubs and social groups
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endogamy
marriage within the same ethnic, cultural, or religious group
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racism
the belief that one race has inherent superiority over all others and thereby has the right to dominate
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adequate yearly progress (ayp)
refers to a min. level of improvement that school districts and schools must achieve within specific time frames specified in the law No child left behind
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Title IX
refers to a legislation passed by congress in '72 to provide females equal access to all aspects of education
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SES
used to measure the economic status of families/individuals on the basis of occupation, educational attainment, income and wealth
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McKinney-Vento Homeless Act
law that requires public schools to provide educational rights and protections for homeless youth and children.
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Classism
the view that one's class level makes one superior to members of classes perceived below one's own
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tracking
the practice of separating students based on their perceived academic abilities for instruction that is supposed to be most appropriate to their abilities
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mild mental retardation
a label for individuals w/ limited intellectual or cognative abilities, which often inhibit their academic functioning and socialization
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gifted and talented
refers to students with very high intelligence or such unusual gifts and talents in the arts that they require special ed programming to reach their full potential
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Public Law 92-142
guaranteed all children 3-21 w/ disabilities a free and appropriate ed. in the least restrictive environment
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transition plan
a needs assessment and planning to transition from student to adulthood
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IDEA
- emphasized the individual first, disability second!
- forever changed how individuals w/ disabilities are referred to in literature
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ADA
designed to end discrimination against individuals with disabilities in private sector employment, public services, public accomodations, transportation, and telecommunications
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LRE
refers to educational setting closest to a reg. school or general ed. setting in which the child w/ a disability can be educated
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IEP
a written program required for all children w/ disabilities under IDEA. includes student performance, goals, participation, and evaluation procedures.
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ARD
refers to a meeting that is held in order to evaluate a student
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Learning disabled
a person with any of various cognitive, neurological, or psychological disorders that impede the ability to learn
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