All students can think and learn. Diversity is to be embraced and celebrated. Effective teaching for students with disabilities is good teaching for all students. Students learn best when studying interesting and challenging topics that they find personally meaningful. Students learn best when they are actively and collaboratively learning with their classmates and their teacher.
Students differ in the ways that they most effectively learn and show what they know.
In addition, the author characterizes Stage 4 schools as believing that schools should be held accountable for all children achieving to high standards. Based on these beliefs, curricula, instruction, and standards in Stage 4 schools differ dramatically from those in schools whose personnel do not share these beliefs. The table at right displays characteristics of curricula developed to challenge and value all students. Learn about the general curriculum and standards for your child, request copies of the curriculum and standards for your child s grade. Begin with the general curriculum offered to all students as the basis for writing your child s IEP goals and objectives.