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- Chapter One Completed Outline: [[file:beckettch 1 Note Outline.rtf]]
=Characteristics of Students At Risk for School Failure:=

- Disruptive behavior
=Categories of Disabilities that Qualify for Special Education=

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- ADHD—These students receive services under “other health impairments” or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. =====

=Continuum of Alternative Placements= - General Classroom with Modification (80-100%) - Resource Room (40-79%) - Self-Contained Classroom (0-39%) - Separate Day School - Residential Facility - Home/Hospital

=Necessary Skills to be in the Regular Classroom:= 1. Follows directions in class 2. Comes to class prepared with materials 3. Uses class time wisely 4. Makes up assignments and tests 5. Treats teachers and peers with courtesy 6. Completes and turns in homework on time 7. Works cooperatively in student groups 8. Completes tests with a passing grade 9. Appears interested in content 10. Takes notes in class 11. Scans a textbook for answers and information 12. Volunteers to answer questions in class 13. Writes neatly 14. Is able to give oral reports and speeches

=__Components of an IEP:__= = =

- Description of services
=Participants of an IEP Meeting:= = The law specifies who must participate in IEP meetings: = == • A representative of the school who is qualified to provide or supervise special education (other than child’s teacher) ==

• The student, when appropriate
== • An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results ==

• Others at the discretion of the parent or school personnel

 * Information Found From: Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011) **