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The Education for all Handicapped Children Act is a federal law insuring free, appropriate, public education for all handicapped children in the least restrictive environment. Ø Pennsylvania has expanded its commitment to include the gifted and talented student. Ø Each especial student is to be provided an IEP (Individualized Educational Program) The IEP is to be reviewed annually by a committee which includes the parent(s). The IEP states specific instructional goals, present level of functioning, annual goals, and a method of measuring progress. Ø The special student is to benefit from “related services” available throughout the school. Ø In-service training must be made available to those working with mainstreamed students.
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Children are with special needs are children who are more like than unlike children who do not have special needs. All children should be treated with respect. Ø Carefully present the structure of your library media center to the students. Ø Quickly learn the child’s present level of academic and social achievement and collaborate with the classroom teacher and special needs teacher to plan for student achievement. Ø Know that progress, however slowly achieved, is possible using individualized instruction. Ø Develop and maintain the child’s positive self-image. Ø Give immediate feedback and reinforcers. Ø Expect the child to respond and to behave within limits appropriate to his/her level.
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Source - PSLA Special Needs publication, 1994