tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post5441197103122642120..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Education News RoundupMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-72084198458650581442013-12-12T22:13:14.341-08:002013-12-12T22:13:14.341-08:00The New York Times is reporting on a new study fro...The New York Times is reporting on a new study from Fordham University's center on Law and Information Policy <a href="http://nyti.ms/1crj1yt" rel="nofollow">http://nyti.ms/1crj1yt</a>. The Fordham study reports that many schools are signing contracts with on-line software vendors that do not comply with FERPA, and that do not adequately protecgt student data privacy.<br /><br />What really is shocking is the defense launched by the software industry which criticizes the Fordham Study "for examining school contracts and policies, but not actual industry practices. The group said the law had created a business culture that respected student privacy."<br /><br />School boards, parents, parent groups need to pay more attention to this growing area and make sure that student privacy is adequately protected. One of the suggestions in this article is that school boards require auditing of vendors to make sure that data is adequately safeguarded. I think such a suggestion would be prudent at SPS and would help allay fears about misuse of student data.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542105149501352547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-14272919539384948402013-12-12T11:15:39.063-08:002013-12-12T11:15:39.063-08:00What Rodney Tom is saying with the "no new re...What Rodney Tom is saying with the "no new revenue" schtick is that they will comply with McCleary by cutting everything else to make room for education funding. Frankly, that's not possible without gutting the entire social safety net, but don't expect Tom and his crew to realize that and/or care.Eric Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-8536139334720643482013-12-11T22:19:43.354-08:002013-12-11T22:19:43.354-08:00Wondering, this is a blog, not a classroom or scho...Wondering, this is a blog, not a classroom or school. Of course, a teacher shouldn't use the word UNLESS the student has said they want to reveal this AND if the student says it's okay. <br /><br />No teacher has the right to disclose anything about a student unless the parents/student says they can. <br /><br />Sidneyd, sure but I still don't think gifted is a bad word. Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-49137606196817688542013-12-11T20:17:40.693-08:002013-12-11T20:17:40.693-08:00Can you use the term "twice exceptional"...Can you use the term "twice exceptional" instead of "twice gifted", please? And the abbreviation for that, 2e.<br /><br />sidneydAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-42374362781173528192013-12-11T18:55:04.084-08:002013-12-11T18:55:04.084-08:00Wondering: For us, Aspie is a term of understandin...Wondering: For us, Aspie is a term of understanding and acceptance. I've never heard it used in a negative way, unlike other words that have long been turned against people with developmental differences. I'm comfortable with Melissa's usage because it tells me she is aware and accepting.<br /><br />WestsideAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-68546595720791622852013-12-11T18:07:15.389-08:002013-12-11T18:07:15.389-08:00wondering,
That's a fair question. Knowing M...wondering,<br /><br />That's a fair question. Knowing Melissa, I feel sure that the term is not used in a derogatory sense. Perhaps someday "aspie" will be used along with nerds, jocks and geeks (which many kids are fine to call themselves, yay!) <br /><br />Right on NE APP. I didn't put down OWL because not many are familiar with the acronym: oral and written language learning disability. Here is a some additional <a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/write.stuff.htm" rel="nofollow">info</a> from the great website Wrightslaw.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5110976635584188132013-12-11T17:49:44.039-08:002013-12-11T17:49:44.039-08:00I really was wondering at first, but I guess I am ...I really was wondering at first, but I guess I am coming to my own conclusions the more I ponder it.<br />When I apply your reassurances to the school setting, as this is a blog about schools, I just can't see imagine a teacher referring to a student in any kind of public or semi-public way as an "aspie." I don't think the term is necessarily inappropriate or negative, but I think we have to be careful when we start to refer to people as "a/an (insert disability shorthand here)."<br /><br />wonderingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-88348235096387871302013-12-11T17:18:23.979-08:002013-12-11T17:18:23.979-08:00It is my experience that it is okay to call people...It is my experience that it is okay to call people "aspies" (and I've met a lot of people). They call themselves that and I've heard counselors call them that, parents. <br /><br />I get the vibe you think I did something wrong and as someone who has dealt with this for years and years, I don't believe so. <br /><br />Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-60297741182864950992013-12-11T16:50:54.010-08:002013-12-11T16:50:54.010-08:00Dr. Berninger is the foremost expert in OWL, not o...Dr. Berninger is the foremost expert in OWL, not only in Washington, but nationwide. Well worth your time to attend, if you can.<br /><br />My kid was fortunate to participate in her dysgraphia study last year. She has a lot to say on the topic and has some good tips and tricks. We learned a lot from the 18 weeks of interventions. She will be recruiting study participants again this year--I think 4th and 5th graders.<br /><br />NE APPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-25454192680124718542013-12-11T16:39:15.556-08:002013-12-11T16:39:15.556-08:00Sorry if I am being a stickler...
If you are not ...Sorry if I am being a stickler...<br /><br />If you are not an aspie, is it ok to refer to that community in that way, when speaking to a large group of people who are also not members of that community?<br /><br />I get that the term is used within the community - but would it be appropriate, for example, to use that term in school, with students? To refer to someone as an aspie?<br /><br />Not a lot of shorthand names for disabilities are used in this way, and it strikes me a little funny, but then maybe that is my neurotypical bias coming out sideways...<br /><br />wondering<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-43424835836244345112013-12-11T15:16:56.820-08:002013-12-11T15:16:56.820-08:00I just want to get the word out there that the Spe...I just want to get the word out there that the Special Education PTSA will meet at John Stanford Center on Monday, December 16th 7-9pm.<br /><br />We are pleased to present Dr. Virginia Berninger with University of Washington Center for Oral and Written Language Learners which is housed in the NICHD_funded University of Washington Multidisciplinary Learning Disabilities Center. <br /><br />The presentation will cover research on the Specific Learning Disabilities of Dysgraphia and Dyslexia (subjects of interest to MANY parents). She will also share proactive ways to support your student and teachers.<br /><br />Hope to see you there!mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-67724504626941652622013-12-11T14:25:15.458-08:002013-12-11T14:25:15.458-08:00Wondering, thanks for asking. Yes, it is. It'...Wondering, thanks for asking. Yes, it is. It's a term widely used in the Asperger community. Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-63782514240513137132013-12-11T14:02:41.741-08:002013-12-11T14:02:41.741-08:00Though Seattleites don't live in Rodney Tom...Though Seattleites don't live in Rodney Tom's district I will happily be donating money to his opposition. I hope others will join me, once a credible challenger arises. <br /><br />Getting Tom out of state legislature is an achievable step to getting education fully funded.<br /><br />EdVoterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-23624547280037749962013-12-11T13:51:38.231-08:002013-12-11T13:51:38.231-08:00umm, is it ok for you to refer to people with Aspe...umm, is it ok for you to refer to people with Asperger's as "aspies" in this article?<br /><br />wonderingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com