• Keeping the Spirit, Changing the Expectations     Printable Version
  
  Lisa Mitchell, a high school student with motor skill difficulties, enrolled in an art class, and her teacher, Rebecca Gonzalez, is unsure how to accommodate Lisa. By modifying some of her assignments and rethinking her grading strategies, Rebecca is able to provide Lisa with an enriching experience.



• Re-thinking Grading: Self-reflection in a Social Studies Classroom     Printable Version
  
  Jacob Kim could not sit still and focus. His teacher, Drew Patrick, rethinks his view of what grades mean to make modifications that might have a positive effect on Jacob. By being open to change, Drew is able to help Jacob be more successful in Social Studies.



• Working Through Pre-Conceived Notions: Helping a Child Succeed     Printable Version
  
  Jenna O’Brien had been diagnosed with a severe disability in math. Her teacher, Max Robinson, felt he had tried everything to motivate her. After talking to her special education facilitator, they agreed that some modifications in grading might provide just the motivation Jenna needed to raise her math grade.

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