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The whole child is important especially with those students who have a severe difference such and academic or a physical difference. Sometimes they are only seen for their differences not what their true abilities are.

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Intellectual communities are driven by collaboration and proving students the opportunity to read, discus, and work together.

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It is important to notice that the whole child is the focus.

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Encourage risk taking and conversations among students in the classroom.

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An intellectual community opens up conversation and helpful discourse.

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This is important to teach students key discussion skills and independent/ group work.

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The community is necessary. This would go right along with growth mindset, respect lessons/conversations.

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I completely agree with focusing on the child overall, yes, we have the testing and the scores associated with it, but we have to focus on the child first.

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Letting students know that it is okay for students to fail so they can succeed.

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Intellectual communities are comprised of learners knowing how to discuss, agree and disagree with each other and established precepts, etc.

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Students will need to get to know each other before they will feel comfortable sharing questions and answers with their group.

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We must teach our kids how to talk and collaborate. It’s the social piece our kids today are missing.

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Creating an intellectual community is key to the beginning of the year so that the mindset is set to move throughout the school year and challenge the other learners in the community and feel comfortable to take risks.

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This is a great avenue for our learners who think differently than others to be able to share their ideas

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Getting students comfortable with asking questions will be key