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| − | Alignment to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS)<ref>www.nj.gov/njded/aps/cccs</ref> and the district's instructional programs (40 points maximum) | + | Alignment to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS)<ref>http://www.nj.gov/njded/aps/cccs</ref> and the district's instructional programs (40 points maximum) |
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| | The courses provided by Conservapedia include: | | The courses provided by Conservapedia include: |
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| − | *American History | + | *U.S. History |
| | *World History | | *World History |
| | *American Government | | *American Government |
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| | === 5 points === | | === 5 points === |
| | Describe specific methods and strategies for serving eligible students from special populations such as students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners, etc. | | Describe specific methods and strategies for serving eligible students from special populations such as students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners, etc. |
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| | + | : Our program has included many students having learning disabilities. We make the materials straightforward and as logical as possible to help those students gain knowledge and confidence. Specifically, <continue> |
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| | === 5 points === | | === 5 points === |
| | Describe the organizational structure of service delivery (location, supervision, staff). In this section, include a typical schedule for SES. The schedule must be included for any program that exceeds three consecutive hours of instruction in one time period. (Do not include “snack time”.) | | Describe the organizational structure of service delivery (location, supervision, staff). In this section, include a typical schedule for SES. The schedule must be included for any program that exceeds three consecutive hours of instruction in one time period. (Do not include “snack time”.) |
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| | + | : Service delivery consists of a two-hour program with a break halfway. The program includes time for discussion and debate, but not "snack time." The planned location will be at the public school where the students are located. |
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| | + | : Sessions will meet one day a week for about 14 weeks. There is a midterm and final exam to motivate the students, along with weekly homework assignments. |
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| | + | : The internet is used for prompter feedback than is possible otherwise. If students do not have access to the internet, then they hand in their homework on paper. If students have access to the internet and are willing to post their work online anonymously, then feedback is within hours or days of their posting their work. |
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| | + | : In many teenagers there is an improvement in their homework if they post it publicly on an internet site, much as an adult improves his writings or presentations when he knows the public will be evaluating it. The use of the internet is voluntary in this program but results in substantial benefits for those who choose to participate in it. |
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| | + | : The teacher for this program is primarily Andy Schlafly. Other teachers, if any, will work with his close participation and supervision. |
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| | == Section B == | | == Section B == |
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| | Provide evidence of employment of qualified instructional staff (at a minimum 60 college credits or an associate's degree) and a demonstrated commitment to the provision of ongoing professional development and improvement of services (10 points maximum) | | Provide evidence of employment of qualified instructional staff (at a minimum 60 college credits or an associate's degree) and a demonstrated commitment to the provision of ongoing professional development and improvement of services (10 points maximum) |
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| | + | : The teacher is Andy Schlafly, B.S.E., Princeton University (1981), J.D., Harvard Law School (1991), Adjunct Professor, Seton Hall University of Law (1995), instructor of 170 high school-aged students, 2002-2009. |
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| | + | : He welcomes feedback on this program and is committed to improving it each year based on student performance on class exams and homework and on standardized tests, parental feedback, and college admission rates. |
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| | + | : Other staff, if any, will be limited to those having a proven record of academic achievement and at least 60 college credits or an associate's degree. They will be carefully screened using background checks, references, extensive interviews and a thorough review of their work-product. |
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| | == Section G == | | == Section G == |
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| | Provide evidence that the program complies with federal, state, and local health and safety standards and that your agency has a plan to address discipline problems and emergency situations to ensure the safety of students while in the program (20 points maximum) | | Provide evidence that the program complies with federal, state, and local health and safety standards and that your agency has a plan to address discipline problems and emergency situations to ensure the safety of students while in the program (20 points maximum) |
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| | + | : The program has taught over 170 students since 2002 without a single instance of a health, safety, discipline or other problem under federal, state and/or local standards. |
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| | + | : The courses will be taught at the public school, which already has facilities available to handle any emergencies that may arise. |
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| | + | : The instructor has a cell phone and contact information for emergency services and families to address any crisis that may occur. |
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| | == Section H == | | == Section H == |
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| − | Provide evidence of financial capacity. It appears that no points are awarded for this section, but points may be deducted if inadequate. | + | Provide evidence of financial capacity. It appears that no points are awarded for this section, but points may be deducted if inadequate. |
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| | + | : This program has existed since 2002 and has paid every obligation, and even donated time and money beyond its obligations. A letter is attached from a banking institution evidencing the creditworthiness. (need to attach letter). |
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| | == Application Format == | | == Application Format == |