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Pants Down

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Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
Date Created: 1998
Description: This cartoon shows a special educator sitting at his desk writing and you can see that his pants are down around his ankles. The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Rodney is caught with his pants down -- writing goals and objectives without family input."
Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Ants in His Pants

Parole Approach

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Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
Date Created: 1998
Description: This cartoon shows two students with special educational needs depicted as prisoners, behind bars and wearing striped prison uniforms; one of the students is seated in a wheelchair. One student says to the other, "What are you in for?" and the student in the wheelchair says, "Cerebral Palsy. But they said with good behavior I could be out in 3 to 5." The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Parole Approach to School Inclusion." The note on the side indicates, "Inspired by Robert Holland."
Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Ants in His Pants

Reptilian Responses

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Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
Date Created: 1998
Description: A snake, lizzard, and toad are talking to each other. The snake says, "Let's attack it!". The lizzard says, "Let's eat it!". The toad says, "Let's run. Away from it!". The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Reptilian Responses to Diversity".
Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Ants in His Pants

Devil's Advocate

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Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
Date Created: 1998
Description: This cartoon shows four people seated at round table for a meeting; two are parents who have a child with a disability, the school principal, and the devil (shown as all in red, with horns, wearing a cape, and holding a pitchfork). The principal is sitting next to the devil with hand on his back while saying, "Mr. & Mrs. Grey, I'd like you to meet Lu." The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Principal Moody introduces the school district's new advocate to defend exclusion."
Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Ants in His Pants

The Real World

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Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
Date Created: 1998
Description: This cartoon has two panels stacked vertically. The upper panel shows the school principal saying, "Congratulations Larry! Again this year you have achieved all your IEP goals!" Larry says, "Thank You!" The lower panel shows Larry sitting across a desk from an employment specialist who says, "I'm sorry. You're not prepared for a real job." Larry is surprised and replies, "How can that be? I've achieved all of my IEP goals!" The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Larry learns the hard way that school and the real world don't always see success the same way."
Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Ants in His Pants

Inclusion Every Tuesday and Thursday

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Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
Date Created: 1998
Description: This cartoon has two panels stacked vertically. The top panel shows a mother sitting in an upholstered arm chair at home on the phone with the school principal. She says, "We have just moved to the area and we have a daughter with a disability. Do you have inclusive education at your school?" In the lower panel the principal is seated on his desk on the phone and replies, "Yes! Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11!" The tag line reads, "Principal Jones fails to recognize the contradiction in terms."
Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Ants in His Pants

Power of Test Results

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Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
Date Created: 1998
Description: This cartoon has two panels with nearly identical images showing a teacher and occupational therapist talking about a student. In the upper frame the occupational therapist asks, "How have you found Sarah's handwriting?" The teacher replies, "Actually, it's quite good. In fact, it's as good or better than the other 2nd graders." In the lower frame the occupational therapist replies, "The results of my OT evaluation indicate substantial visual-perceptual-motor delays. She'll need special seating, a slant board, a special pencil grip, and an hour a week of direct therapy." The teacher seems surprised, but acquiesces and says, "She seems to be doing fine... but you're the expert!" The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Mrs. Baker questions her 20 years of experience as a second grade teacher and succumbs to the awesome power of test results."
Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Ants in His Pants

English Literature

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Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
Date Created: 1998
Description: This cartoon shows a teacher in front of two high school students seated in wheelchairs with lap trays. The teacher says, "Welcome to 11th grade English Literature!" One student says to the other, "Pay up George!" His classmate says, "Alright, you win. But I can't believe we're through with nursery rhymes!" The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Special Education students turn to gambling to avoid the boredom of age-inappropriate activities."
Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Ants in His Pants

Superwoman

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Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
Date Created: 1998
Description: This cartoon shows a teacher at her clothes closet and selecting a Superwoman costume (with the classic red S). The tag line under the cartoon reads, "After having successfully taught students with a wide range of characteristics, Ms. Miller decided to adjust her wardrobe to match her teaching confidence."
Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Ants in His Pants

BeFORE and After

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Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
Date Created: 1998
Description: This cartoon has two panels stacked vertically. The top panel shows a teacher sitting in a chair holding a 1-10 number line and point the number 7. He says, "Children, we're going to practice numbers that come BEFORE and AFTER other numbers. OK. What number is this?" A student replies "7." In the lower frame with the same image the teacher says, "Good. What number comes beFORE this number?" The student says, "B3?" The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Mr. Green's students experience Cue Confusion."
Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Ants in His Pants

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