Kansas CBA (Classroom Based Assessment)
Inquiry Lesson Plan
Activities & Materials
Example of Kansas Classroom Based Assessment - CBA
A Case Study of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
Use these compelling and supporting questions regarding the ADA for a summative performance task of writing elected officials on the progress of the ADA in your local community.
How Do We Create Inclusion For All? Example of Kansas Inquiry Design Model - IDM
A Case Study of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
Why Should 18-Year-Olds Vote? Example of Kansas Inquiry Design Model - IDM
A Case Study of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
Secondary Level - How to Write a Letter to Your Representatives
![Diagram showing the parts of a constituent letter, using a real example from the archive. Text reads: How to write to your representatives. What key elements should you include in your message? Use this Example to draft your own letter to a legislator! (top right) Return Address: You should place the address you're sending from in hopes you receive a reply to your letter. Date: Make sure to date your letter here as well. (justified left) Legislators Address: Place the mailing address of the legislator you'r](/sites/doleinstitute/files/styles/1_1_placeholder_/public/files/education/inquiry_cba/Letter_HS.jpg?h=6a4a5c49&itok=Syw2aHE5)
Use this template in crafting your own message to your elected officials. Don't forget to address your envelope correctly!
Senator Bob Dole and former President Richard Nixon greeting disabled children, 1991
![men in suits stand, greeting a row of children in wheelchairs, and people standing behind them.](/sites/doleinstitute/files/styles/7_5_placeholder_/public/files/education/inquiry_cba/ph_038_006_001.jpg?h=9e393fa3&itok=78k-6-ow)
File Name: ph_038_006_001.jpg
Material Type: Photograph
Date: 1991-04-24
Citation: Dole Photograph Collection, 1900-2011, Box 38, Folder 6, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas
Article from the Washington Times, 'Unfunded federal mandates disable states, legislator says'
![Washington Times article, 'Unfunded federal mandates disable states, legislator says'](/sites/doleinstitute/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/education/inquiry_cba/s-leg_753_006_001.jpg?h=93672c8b&itok=5t_kRWHl)
File Name: s-leg_753_006_001
Material Type: Text
Date: 1993-12-10
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 753, Folder 6, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas
National Federation of Independent Business viewpoint on ADA legislation
![National Federation of Independent Business viewpoint on ADA legislation](/sites/doleinstitute/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/education/inquiry_cba/s-leg_752_007_001.jpg?h=8b197b7a&itok=mySRiYIo)
File Name: s-leg_752_007_001
Material Type: Text
Date: 1989
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 752, Folder 7, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas
Americans with Disabilities Act: Concerns of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
![top half of first page of Americans with Disabilities Act Concerns from the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce](/sites/doleinstitute/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/education/inquiry_cba/s-leg_752_007_002.jpg?h=4cfe9893&itok=DBMkLpcU)
File Name: s-leg_752_007_002
Material Type: Text
Date: 1990
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 752, Folder 7, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas
Memorandum regarding Good news on ADA – KC area communities making good progress
![Memorandum to Senator Bob Dole from Alec Vachon regarding Kansas City area communities making good progress on Americans with Disabilities Act compliance](/sites/doleinstitute/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/education/inquiry_cba/c021_003_006_017.jpg?h=8bbae122&itok=1xzxJRPr)
File Name: c021_003_006_017
Material Type: Text
Date: 1995-02-24
Citation: Alec Vachon Papers, 1969-2006, Box 3, Folder 6, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas
Talking points for “Face The Nation” television show on ADA as unfunded
![memorandum to Senator Bob Dole from Alec Vachon on talking points for 'Face the Nation on ADA'](/sites/doleinstitute/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/education/inquiry_cba/s-leg_750_009_002.jpg?h=bd8d2e0e&itok=477B3E0G)
File Name: s-leg_750_009_002
Material Type: Text
Date: 1994-12-30
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 750, Folder 9, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas
Testimony of Justin Dart on personal effect of ADA
![Transcription of the testimony of Justin Dart before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, regarding the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act](/sites/doleinstitute/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/education/inquiry_cba/s-leg_753_006_002.jpg?h=72148519&itok=zwURaQgK)
File Name: s-leg_753_006_002
Material Type: Text
Date: 1994-04-28
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Legislative Relations, 1969-1996, Box 753, Folder 6, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas
What You Need to Know About the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
![Typed question and answer page from the Dole Foundation for employment of people with disabilities titled 'What you need to know about the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)](/sites/doleinstitute/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/education/inquiry_cba/lead_603_001_008.jpg?h=77765bb6&itok=gucbSYAe)
File Name: lead_603_001_008
Material Type: Text
Date: 1990
Citation: Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996, Box 603, Folder 1, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas
Arney Tolman constituent letter, physically disabled 19-year-old man requesting info on employment services
![Handwritten letter to Senator Bob Dole from constituent Arney Tolman, a physically disabled 19-year-old man requesting information on employment services](/sites/doleinstitute/files/styles/16_9_placeholder_/public/images/education/inquiry_cba/s-con_251_002_004.jpg?h=4ff5a8b0&itok=a0LN6afD)
File Name: s-con_251_002_004
Material Type: Text
Date: 1978-06-24
Citation: Robert J. Dole Senate Papers-Constituent Relations, 1969-1996, Box 251, Folder 2, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas