Monday, June 11, 2012

Inclusion and the Law

INCLUSION AND THE LAW.

The Right Fit for Henry

The Right Fit for Henry. 
The article profiles a 3rd grade U.S. student who has exceptional verbal talent, yet struggles in language arts such as reading and writing. Topics include a Challenge Program for gifted students, the implementation of an individualized education program (IEP), and accommodation for the 3rd grade student in spelling and vocabulary tests.

Mnemonics: Strengthening thinking skills of students with special needs

Mnemonics: Strengthening thinking skills of students with special needs

In 1998 this article was published to explain ways that were being developed to heighten the learning of special needs students. It talks about special needs students learning only in a "general learning environment", and how it doesn't benefit the children. Also, it presents a new strategy to teaching special needs students and giving them an education they can use in the future.

Chapter 766 Tailors Education for Special Needs Students

Chapter 766 tailors education for special needs students

This article from 1977, illustrates the effort to enhance the education for special needs students. It speaks about a law that was passed and requires each child of school age (3 to 21), despite any handicap to receive an education. It also talks about the cons of the law and how many are being under or over assessed as special needs.