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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

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.

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'

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

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

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

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'

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

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)

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

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


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