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Person-Centered Practice As Anchor And Beacon: Pandemic Wisdom From The Ncapps Community, Connor Bailey, Martha Barbone, Lydia X.Z. Brown, Alixe Bonardi, Bevin Croft, Marian Frattarola-Saulino, Karyn Harvey, Miso Kwak, Kelly Lang, Nicole Leblanc, Michelle C. Reynolds, Carole Starr

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

Objective: This article summarizes the individual, systemic, and collective challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, based on 16 videos solicited by the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) and submitted by NCAPPS collaborators during the first six months of the pandemic.

Method: Informed by participatory action approaches and content analysis, we describe common themes in a series of 16 videos solicited by NCAPPS from subject matter experts with professional and lived experience of disability and human services systems.

Results: The team organized the findings to identify both specific factors within each of the levels and …

Parents Of Children With Disabilities In The Early Months Of Covid-19: Knowledge, Beliefs And Needs, Mary Beth Bruder Phd, Tara M. Lutz Phd, Kelly E. Ferreira Phd

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

COVID-19 has impacted families across the world. Besides the huge task of keeping their children and themselves healthy, families had more responsibilities such as supporting their children’s learning at home when they could not go to school. We asked 457 parents of children with disabilities about their knowledge, beliefs, and needs during the first few months of the pandemic. The parents reported a decrease in formal supports available to them. They also reported a decrease in being able to access informal supports. The parents stated concerns about the health and well-being of their families, the loss of jobs and income, …

Perspectives Of Immigrant Families And Persons With Disabilities During Covid-19, Diana Rodriguez Lmsw, Kathleen Mcgrath Msw

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

Background: The health, economic, social, political, and psychological consequences of COVID-19 have been deeply felt on a global level. Persons with disabilities, including those from Hispanic/Latino immigrant communities, have faced unique challenges during both the peak and fallout of the pandemic. Throughout both the United States and New York City, COVID-19 has disproportionately affected communities of color. However, the impact of COVID-19 on persons with disabilities among immigrant and communities of color is still unfolding.

Aims: In this paper, we aim to better understand the compounded stress of the COVID-19 pandemic experienced by immigrant families who have a child with …

Increasing Access To Augmentative And Alternative Communication Services For People With Complex Communication Needs During Covid-19 And Beyond, Cristina L. Pujol, Anamaria Nevares, Michelle Schladant

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected the disability network across the world. In the United States, there are millions of people who cannot use their natural speech to communicate. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), a form of assistive technology (AT), helps people with complex communication needs (CCNs) to communicate with others. Examples of AAC include printed pictures and speech-generating devices. A team of professionals work together with the person with CCNs and their caregivers to choose the right type of AAC. Often, people with CCNs need face-to-face and ongoing AAC support. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, this population already faced …

Social And Cultural Dynamics Of Non-Native Invasive Species, John Schelhas, Janice Alexander, Mark W. Brunson, Tommy Cabe, Alycia Crall, Michael J. Dockry, Marla R. Emery, Susan J. Frankel, Nina Hapner, Caleb R. Hickman, Rebecca Jordan, Michael J. Lavoie, Zhao Ma, Joe Starinchak, Jelena Vukomanovic

Environment and Society Faculty Publications

Invasive species and their management represent a complex issue spanning social and ecological systems. Invasive species present existing and potential threats to the nature of ecosystems and the products and services that people receive from them. Humans can both cause and address problems through their complex interactions with ecosystems. Yet, public awareness of invasive species and their impact is highly uneven, and public support for management and control of invasive species can be variable. Public perceptions often differ markedly from the perspectives of concerned scientists, and perceptions and support for management are influenced by a wide range of social and …

Reviewing Tools For Evaluating K-12 Instructional Materials Through An Implementation Lens, Kristen R. Rolf, Sarah E. Pinkelman, Kaitlin Bundock

Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Faculty Publications

This review examined how state-created tools for evaluating instructional materials support local schools and school districts to address implementation when adopting instructional materials. We followed a priori, systematic procedures to conduct a web search and visit each state’s department of education website in search of instructional materials evaluation tools. After identifying all of the state-created instructional materials evaluation tools in the areas of English/language arts and mathematics, we reviewed the tools and coded them for evidence of alignment with the six implementation indicators defined by the Hexagon Tool (Metz and Louison, The Hexagon Tool: exploring context. Based on Kiser, Zabel, …

Collaborative Research: Indian Education In Computing: A Montana Story, Kristin Searle

Funded Research Records

No abstract provided.

(Info)Graphically Inclined: A Framework Of Infographic Learning, Jennifer M. Smith, Marla K. Robertson

Teacher Education and Leadership Faculty Publications

Infographics are appearing in children’s magazines, picture books, and informational texts. Understanding, and ultimately creating, these complex visual representations of information or data requires higher level thinking skills to analyze and understand how the text and graphics work together to convey meaning. The authors provide a framework for infographic exploration, investigation, creation, and integration into larger writing pieces. Each phase of the framework includes specific considerations to assist teachers in scaffolding their students’ infographic learning. Providing students with support through exposure to many types of infographics and modeling infographic interpretation prepares students to critically examine and use infographics as they …

Constructing A New Body Politic: Institutional Design And Education In Simón Bolívar, Simón Rodríguez, And Andrés Bello, Emmanuel A. Velayos Larrabure

Decimonónica

Santiago de Chile, September 18, 1845: General Diego José Benavente (1790-1867) read a speech about his involvement in the independence movement at the University of Chile. The attendants to his address included Manuel Bulnes, President of the Republic; Manuel Montt, Minister of Education; Andrés Bello, Rector of the University; and heads of the state institutions. In front of them, Benavente asserted that if independence heroes were alive, “cuánta ser[ía] su satisfacción y complacencia al ver la nación independiente [. . .] gozando profunda paz bajo la égida de sus instituciones [y marchando] hacia la realización de los altos fines que …

Multilingual Literature In Writing Classes: Bringing Out Students’ Authentic Voices, Ekaterina Arshavskaya

World Languages and Cultures Faculty Publications

In this paper, I argue for using the texts written by multilingual writers in second language writing courses. Grounded in the ideas of translanguaging, this instructional approach supports students in using various linguistic resources for different purposes, thus allowing them both to develop positive multilingual and multicultural identities and experience a sense of belonging in the U.S. Moreover, the discussions around the texts were based on a flipped classroom model and were facilitated through an online literature discussion forum. Students' papers and responses in an end-of-semester survey were analyzed using content analysis. The article highlights students' reactions to this instructional …

An Exploration Of Teacher Preparation Practices With Foundational Knowledge Of Literacy, Marla K. Robertson, Laurie A. Sharp, Roberta D. Raymond, Rebekah E. Piper

Teacher Education and Leadership Faculty Publications

The Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals 2017 published by the International Literacy Association provide the basis for high-quality literacy teacher preparation. This study used qualitative survey responses to explore the literacy practices that teacher educators use to promote understandings among preservice teachers for each grade-level band (i.e., Pre-K/Primary, Elementary/Intermediate, Middle/High School). The researchers used conceptualizations of teacher knowledge as a theoretical lens to better understand reported preparation practices. Data analysis revealed three themes: Teacher Educator Pedagogy, Course Content, Student and Program Expectations. Researchers posit that teacher educators do not evenly focus on all components of literacy and contend …

Expanding Healthcare To Underserved Communities, Hunter Murdock, Colten Dougher

Fall Student Research Symposium 2020

According to the Bureau of Health's Workforce Health Resources and Services Administration, there are almost 253 million people who do not have adequate access to healthcare in the United States. While innovations in technology, drug manufacturing, and procedures will continue to make healthcare more affordable and more accessible, policies restricting doctors' and nurses' abilities to practice healthcare are creating barriers that prevent them from utilizing existing technology to reduce healthcare shortages in underserved areas. The underserved populations in America include rural communities, Native Americans, and linguistic minority groups. Many of today's healthcare policy suggestions aim at increasing health insurance coverage …

La Cámara: Una Colección De Cuentos, Megyn Degraw

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

Cá

Captura un momento

Ma

Mañana mira almomento

Ra

Ramente olvida un momento capturado

El Caleidascopio, Koleton Miller

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

A mi caleidascopio le gustaría ir al espacio. Es muy bonita allí, y muchos colores se ven. Todas las estrellas se verían en various triángulos con various tonos de azul. Me encantaría ver los colores de los planetas mientras floto sin ninguna preocupación, mirando los cielos por mi caleidascopio.

Los Esquís, Marcus Witt

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

Estoy en la cima de una montaña muy conocido con mi dueño que es sin temor de bajar la montaña en el polvo mas alto que el. Cuando estamos bajando empezamos a cruzar la montaña como una víbora creando nuestra marca en la nieve fresca. Al hacer esto empezamos una avalacha enorma.

La Pelota De Baloncesto, Luke Timmreck

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

Se usa la pelota de baloncesto para lanzar al cesto. Se rebota para evitar los defensores. Se pasa la pelota a la otra persona del equipo para tener oportunidades mejores. Se defiende al persona del otro equipo para que lapersona no la eche en el cesto.

Los Lentes: Una Colección De Cuentos, Nathan Nelson

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

Se usa los lentes para mejorar la visión. Todas personas conocen a alguien con lentes. Los lentes fueron creados para ayudar a la gente que no pueden ver muy bien. Se cambian la vida de muchos. Los lentes son maravillosos.

El Reloj, Bryce Mickelsen

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

Yo quiero una nueva correa (la banda funciona como correa o cinturón) que sea azul con líneas amarillas.No prefiero estar solo, entonces quiero otro reloj para la muñeca derecha del dueño. Quiero que sea bien brillante y flaca. Es necesario que ella tenga cara clara con una banda roja como sangre. Esto es todo lo que deseo: que tenga una compañera constante que se quedará conmigo.

Las Notas, David Peterson

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

A la nota le encantan las celebraciones. Puede ser una fiesta del cumpleaños, el día de San Valentín, el día de los padres o el día de las madres.

La nota le gusta ser usada y dar mensajes de felicidad y amor.

El Parlante, Riley Mcneil

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

Siente la música,

Siente el ritmo,

Siente los sonidos que mueven el mundo.

Los Árboles, Miyah Ngo

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

Había una secuoya en los Muir Woods que quería ser el árbol más alto del bosque. Tuvo la idea de crecer súper rápido. Comenzó a beber tanta agua como pudo y puso sus ramas a la luz del sol con la mayor frecuencia posible. Su plan funcionó y el árbol se convirtió en el más alto de todos alrededores. Fue entonces cuando aprendió de que ser el árbol más alto de Muir Woods significa que tiene que soportar a innumerables humanos llevándose selfies con él. Realmente, ¿Cuán vanos pueden ser?

El Libro: Agente Y Objeto, Westin Smith

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

¡Para celebrar el libro, lectores, recordemos las obras grandes de la historia! ¡Viva Gilgamesh! ¡Viva Shakespeare! ¡Viva Cervantes¡ ¡Viva toda la narrativa escrita! ¡Viva el libro! ¡Viva el libro! ¡Viva el libro!

Aventuras De Los Zapatos De Correr, Mckenzie Sagers

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

Los zapatos de correr son hechos especiales para las excursiones al aire libre. Son de la marca Brooks. Les encanta el color gris pero igual están muy conscientes del poder que tiene el color rosa. Son zapatos de correr del campo--no están acostumbrados a las calles ni a los semáfaros. Se sienten más comodos afuera de la ciudad y en las montañas. Estos zapatos son diferentes que los demás a causa de su amor por la aventura y fuerza al enfrentar desafíos físicos.

Las Estrellas, Megan Allen

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

Durante siglos la gente ha puesto estrellas en sus árboles de navidad. Ha traído luz en la parte más oscura del año. Ha sido una manera de cerlibrar las tradiciones, la familia, la esperanza y la religión de las personas.

Mi Hydro Flask, Zoe Erickson

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

Un Hydro Flask es la botella de agua superior de los demás. Es la botella de agua que todos quieren. Un hydro flask mantiene el agua fría siempre. Mi hydro flask está muy orgullosa de su buen trabajo de proporcionar agua fría siempre.

La Maravilla: El Zapato, Brandon Capener

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

ZA- Fuimos a un jardín para recoger zanahoria.

PA- De repente pasó una parada de patos.

TO- Entonces decidimos quedarnos un rato.

El Bronco, Austin Demik

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

El dicho conocido 'hay muchos peses en el mar' es como decir que nada es de mayor valor que el otro. Pero no se dan cuenta de que hay mas que peses en el mar, hay perlas. Como sabemos, las perlas son de gran valor, y para las personas como yo, las aprecian mucho.

El Librito Sobre La Familia, Brysan Earl

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

"A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" es una obra de arte muy famosa de Georges Seurat. En la foto, hay muchas personas que están caminando, sentando, y jugando alrededor del agua. La obra es de 1884-1886, y es similar a otras obras de impresionismo. Hay barcos que están flotando, y personas disfrutando de la tarde. Esta obra de arte es una manera a representar la familia porque mucho de la familia es pasar tiempo juntos y aprender a disfrutar el tiempo juntos.

La Cámara, Andrew Hunt

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

En la cámara se hace el sonido "click". Cuando se saque una foto, puedes oír la palabra sonreír. A veces escuchas el silencio de la foto, y otras veces puedes oír las memorias o recuerdos de las fotos dentro de la cámara.

Las Montañas, Austin Maughan

Microrrelatos (Flash Fiction) Collection

A las montañas no les gusta estar desnudas. Les gusta ser bonitas. Su temporada favorita es el otoño cuando las hojas de sus bosques cambian de color. Les encanta que las personas las miren y las admiren con respeto. Lo triste es que esta temporada solo dura un mes. Después de que las hojas cambian de color, las hojas caen al suelo. Esto hace que las montañas se sientan desnudas. No les gusta este sentimiento. Cuando esto pasa cada año, esperan que caiga la nieve pronto para esconder su desnudez.