Analysis of the FTAA Case Study and FTAA After Action Reports

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part 1

Analysis of the FTAA Case Study and FTAA After Action Reports

Put yourself in the place of Major Warren as he reviews the relevant after action reports associated with the FTAA Conference in Miami, Florida in 2003. Analyze the FTAA case study provided to you in this Module as well as the City of Miami PD After Action Report, the City of Miami Civilian Investigative Panel Report on the Free Trade Area of the Americas Summit Report, the FTAA Independent Review Panel Report from Module 6, and the Audio Visual Presentation (AVP) – FTAA After Action Review from this Module.

Note that these reports provide different perspectives of the FTAA event from different agencies and organizations.

Part 2

Written Assignment Part 2

Your case study analysis essay must follow the following steps:

  • Identify the key issue or issues.
  • Identify the likely root causes of the issues or problems.
  • Determine the viable solutions to address or resolve the issues.
  • Assess the likely ramifications of all your suggested solutions (consider the risks and cost-benefit of each course of action).
  • State your final policy recommendations to the County Manager and to the Board of County Commissioners.

Your narrative should go beyond the obvious and be written at a graduate level. Your paper should be no less than 1,200 words, and no more than 3,000 words, and should include at least two sources in addition to your textbook.

Write a 1,000–1,200-word paper that discusses principal and teacher leadership and their connection to the development of a collaborative culture in schools. Must use 2 current sources and include in text citations. In your paper:

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Write a 1,000–1,200-word paper that discusses principal and teacher leadership and their connection to the development of a collaborative culture in schools. Must use 2 current sources and include in text citations. In your paper:

1. Using current literature as your foundation, describe “teacher leadership” and its importance to collaboration in the school. Provide specific examples of your teacher leadership behaviors or your observation of teacher leadership behaviors employed by others that have fostered a collaborative culture.

2. Using current literature and personal experience, describe the leadership practices and behaviors principals employ to nurture and develop teacher leadership. Provide specific examples of your experience with a principal(s) who has demonstrated these practices and behaviors.

Determine the fundamental ways in which the NCAA’s ethics program failed to prevent the scandals at Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Alaska. Support your response with one (1) example from each of these schools’ scandals.

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Read “Case Study 6: National Collegiate Athletic Association Ethics and Compliance Program,” located on page 444 of the textbook.

 

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

1. Determine the fundamental ways in which the NCAA’s ethics program failed to prevent the scandals at Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Alaska. Support your response with one (1) example from each of these schools’ scandals.

2. Examine the principal ways in which the leadership of the NCAA contributed to the ethical violations of Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Alaska. Support your response with one (1) example from each of these schools’ scandals.

3. Predict the key differences in the scenarios that occurred at Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of Alaska if an effective ethics program was in place. Provide a rationale for your response.

4. Postulate on two (2) actions that the NCAA leadership should take in order to regain the trust and confidence of students and stakeholders.

5. Recommend two (2) measures that the HR departments of colleges and universities should take to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Provide a rationale for your response.

Flowchart/Graphic Organizer of Special Education Process 

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Flowchart/Graphic Organizer of Special Education Process

The process and timelines required for referral, evaluation, eligibility determination, placement, development of the IEP, and implementation of services is prescribed by law and all members of the IEP team are responsible for understanding the process.

Obtain information and materials for families of individuals with disabilities. Based on the materials provided to the families, create a flowchart/graphic organizer depicting the special education process and laws followed within a school. The flowchart/graphic should depict the processes of referral, evaluation, determination of eligibility, placement, development and implementation of the IEP, progress monitoring, and the reevaluation process. Timelines and required parental should be included.

In addition to your completed flowchart or graphic organizer, write a 500-750 word parent-friendly letter about the special education process. In the letter, explain the roles of the school, the parents, and the students.

Support your flowchart/graphic organizer with a minimum of two resources.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Field Experience B: Special Education Teacher and General Education Teacher Interviews

The role of the special education professional is a collaborative role and requires a specific skill set and understanding of the laws and regulations that prescribe the procedures and processes to ensure a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities.

This is a Block 1 Field Experience. In this block, your field experience must be completed before or after school, or other designated times when students are not present.

You will interview a special education teacher and a general education teacher for this assignment to gain a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of these service providers in the school setting.

Allocate at least 3 hours in the field to support this field experience.

Interview a certified special education teacher and a general education teacher from a K-12 setting about the following:

  1. What is your role in the IEP process?
  2. What steps need to be followed prior to an IEP being created for an individual with disabilities?
  3. How do you involve parents in the special education process?
  4. What support do you offer parents of individuals with disabilities?
  5. How do you collaborate with the school psychologist and administration in the special education process?
  6. What resources and training does the district provide teachers regarding special education?
  7. How do you collect data for IEP progress monitoring?

Additionally, ask the special education teacher the following

  • How do you collaborate with general education teachers to meet the needs of your students?

Ask the general education teacher the following:

  • How do you collaborate with the special education teacher to meet the needs of your students?

In 500-750 words, identify the school setting, summarize, and reflect upon your interviews and explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Document the locations and hours you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.

Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form to the LMS in the last topic. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.