Category: Education

Explain how the higher education industry is similar to a marketplace using terms and concepts
commonly used by economists. For example, how do concepts such as demand and supply,
buyers and sellers, and competition and production relate to our study of the economics of higher
education? Throughout this course, you will gain a sharper understanding that economics and
budgeting are primarily about making decisions and planning ahead. What are some biblical
principles that can be applied to making choices and planning?
Support your discussion from a biblical worldview with specific Scripture passages. The paper
must include at least 3 references in addition to the Bible. Be sure to clearly identify major parts
of your paper using section headings. The body of the paper must be 1,000–1,200 words.
This assignment must reflect current APA style, which includes, but is not limited to, using one
inch margins on all sides, 12-point Times New Roman font, consecutive page numbers in the
upper right corner of the header, a title page, an abstract, and a reference page.

Instructions – Math Introduction
You will write a Math Introduction (about 3 pages long). This introduction should explain the Montessori developmental approach to teaching mathematics at the 3-6 level. Use information from the videos and readings. Include quotes to support your ideas and be sure to cite these quotes appropriately.
Key points to discuss would include the benefit of starting with the concrete and moving to the abstract, the development of the mathematical mind, the role color coding plays in the Math materials, and how the sequence unfolds and builds upon itself. Be sure to provide examples to support the points you are making.
** I have attached a copy of my math album. Please read the introduction section as it contains important key factors that should be included in the paper, as well as a detailed overview of the math area in an early childhood Montessori classroom. The album can also count as one of the sources used. Please reach out with any questions. **The paper will be checked by instructors for plagiarism.

be prepared to discuss the status for each of the 6 required Tasks and the assigned chapters in the Polka, Litchka text- Polka, W. and Litchka, P. (2006) The Dark Side of Educational Leadership: Superintendents and the Professional Victim Syndrome. New York: Rowman & Littlefield Education – in relation to your experiences.
You will be expected to be able to note similarities and differences between the content and each of your experiences. Further, be prepared to share the information from the Polka text that you have found to be helpful during your internship at central office.

Read and consider the questions posed in the “Perspective” section below.
Watch the videos listed below in the Course Materials section.
Post a reaction to the 8 short videos of superintendents discussing their work with principals

One of the most important roles of a superintendent is the support and development of leadership in the district. This can be seen in a variety of ways. Just like the purpose of our degree and certifications, the development support and nurture of outstanding leaders is one of the most important roles. In 2011 Wallace Foundation had an interesting study in order to present best practices for all districts to use as a guide.
Below you will find 8 short videos of superintendents discussing their work with principals. Review all 8, then choose one that you think would work and one that absolutely would not work in your district. Post the reasons why or why not from your notes delineating supporting evidence for each one you have selected.
(Newark Public School)

Please view the SWAY Presentation on Assessments taking notes as you move through the slides. Cut and paste the link in your browser. 
Instructions:
After viewing the presentation, please answer the questions on the slides in no more than one paragraph each.   
Assessment Literacy
https://sway.office.com/q7Thuyw6EPFAWMM3?ref=Link
Reading and Assessment
https://sway.office.com/R4ABPOEj4IIR1WNM?ref=Link
Questions from the Assessment Literacy video-
>>TALKING POINTS:
What does this mean
for reading? Why is
the classroom
environment
important?
>>How important is this?
Does this in turn have
anything to do with
assessment?
Questions from the Reading and Assessment video-
Please look at each slide to answer the quesions. Questions are just below each slide. 
Why is assessment so important?
Why is literacy assessment vital to student success?
Do we over assess?
What in your opinion is the most valuable information assessments give you as a teacher?
What is the overall message here from this vignette?
Explain formal versus informal assessment.
What do you know understand from viewing this short clip?

Creating a classroom based on collaboration between teachers, students, and families is one way to engage students in reading activities in and away from the classroom. It also offers an opportunity to share best practices for reading across disciplines and from a variety of experts.
Conduct research to obtain evidence about the value of creating home-school connections with families, including the value of summer reading programs and student reading activities in preparing students for success in completing the requirements of the next grade level and being able to apply reading skills in real-world settings. In a 250-500 word rationale, address the following:
Summarize research-based evidence from 2-3 sources about the value of summer reading including how it prepares students for the next grade level and real-world activities for students of all reading levels.
Explain how summer reading can serve to create home-school connections for families.
Create a 250-500 word letter families focused on summer reading activities. The letter should address the following:
Provide research-based evidence why summer reading is valuable to students, regardless of whether they are reluctant readers, grade level readers, or excel in reading/be considered advanced.
Provide goals for students to achieve as part of their summer reading program.
Provide a list of summer reading suggestions for students who are reluctant readers, grade level readers, and excel in reading/be considered advanced.
Support the assignment with a minimum of three scholarly resources.
Submit the rationale and letter as a single deliverable.
Resources to use (pick three)
1. Summer Reading Loss: https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/summer-reading/articles/summer-reading-loss
2. Kids & Family Reading Report: The Summer Reading Imperative: https://www.scholastic.com/readingreport/summer.html
3. Summer Learning Loss: What we Know and What We’re Learning: https://www.nwea.org/blog/2024/summer-learning-loss-what-we-know-what-were-learning/
4. Get Ready for Summer! Ideas for Teachers to Share with Families: https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/parent-engagement/articles/get-ready-summer-ideas-teachers-share-families
5. 2023 Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids: https://imaginationsoup.net/free-summer-reading-programs-kids/
6. 6 Teacher Tips for Getting Kids Into a Summer Reading Routine: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/teacher-tips-summer-reading-routine.html
7. 11 Creative Ways to Enjoy Reading this Summer: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/12-creative-ways-to-enjoy-reading-this-summer
8. Tech-Inspired Ideas for Students’ Summer Reading: https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/tech-inspired-ideas-for-students-summer-reading

Assessment tasks
Write about the following:
B2 Explain the impacts of poor diet on children’s health and well-being in the:
Short term
Long term

The team you created in Week 2 has been humming along for a little over a week now. The conflicts that appeared last week seem to have subsided. However, your supervisor has just informed you that the deadline for completing your team’s goal has been moved up by 2 weeks. You now have less time to complete the same amount of work.
After informing you of the change in person, your supervisor has sent the following e-mail to you, asking for a short summary of your plan for achieving the goal within your shortened timeline. Below is a copy of the email you received from your supervisor, Stephanie:
Hi team leader:
As you are aware, we need to move this deadline up by 2 weeks. I have faith that you can meet this goal, but it might require some changes to the project or the team.
Please remind me of the original plan, including how many people are on your team and what their specific tasks are. Then please explain how these can be rearranged to meet the new timeline.
Considering the size of your team and the responsibilities of your team members, do you have enough people to complete this project 2 weeks earlier? If not, how do you recommend increasing the team size?
Are there aspects of the project that can be condensed or skipped? Why or why not? Whether or not you decide to condense or skip certain aspects, what are the implications of doing so?
Are there any costs, monetary or non-monetary, that should be considered with the changes you are proposing?
How do you intend to communicate the new requirements to the rest of the team in order to gain their buy-in?
Finally, I understand you have been enrolled in a course on teamwork and collaboration at the University of Phoenix. How can you use what you have learned about solving problems in teams to help you and your team meet the new deadline?
I look forward to reviewing how you intend to meet this new deadline and lead your team to success.
Sincerely,
Supervisor Stephanie
Create a short 350- to 525-word response to your supervisor’s email, detailing your plan for achieving the goal within your shortened timeline. Be sure to address each question your supervisor asked you.
Submit your assignment.
Resources
Center for Writing Excellence
Reference and Citation Generator
Grammar Assistance

1. Name the policy. Provide a link to the policy. 
2. Briefly describe the purpose of the policy 
3. Describe how the policy impacted your upbringing OR Describe how you could have benefitted from the policy.
Can you write about California’s Fostering Connections to Success Act policy. Thank you

Understanding the various responsibilities of an instructional coach is important, so the role can be held in a professional manner while meeting the needs of the adult learners.
For this assignment, design a 1,000-1,250 word proposal on a topic of your choice. The topic can be applicable to your current position or a project you are working on. The proposal should be for an all-day professional development in-service to be presented to your principal.
The proposal should include the following:
Defined roles and responsibilities of the instructional coach during the professional development, including training, collaboration, and motivation.
Achievable, measurable schoolwide goals for the professional development, with at least one focusing on collaboration and another on the integration of technology.
How the professional development will meet the needs of adult learners, strengthening the learning environment, and enacting a system change.
Anticipated tools and resources, including technology, and an explanation of how each will assist the instructional coach in implementing the professional development or the teachers in achieving the outlined goals.
At least three instructional strategies or activities to be used during the professional development session to engage teachers and increase self-efficacy with the chosen topic.
How the success of the professional development and teacher implementation of the topic will be measured.
Support your proposal with 4 scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.