Chapter Four Educational Settings and the Role of Parents/Family
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Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved Continuum of Alternative Settings (U.S. Department of Education) Least Restrictive General Education Class Receive services outside of the general education class less than 20% of the day. Resource Room Receive services outside of the general education class 21 to 60% of the school day, Separate Class Receive services outside of the general education more than 60% of the school day. Separate School Receive services in separate day schools more than 50% of the school day. Residential Facility Receive services in public or private residential facility for more than 50% of the day. Most Restrictive Homebound/Hospital Environment Includes students placed in and receiving special education in homebound or hospital programs
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Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved Effective Inclusion in the General Education Classroom Use a team approach Provide supportive services Plan for social experiences Teach students appropriate classroom behavior Use coteaching strategies
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Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved Parents Rights (2) Be informed of parents’ rights Participate in the child’s IEP Be informed of child’s progress Have child educated in the least restrictive environment possible Voluntary mediation to resolve differences Right to due process
Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved Stages of Parent Reaction Shock Disbelief Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance