1. Exceptionality and Special Education
Chapter 1
Exceptionality and Special Education

2. Exceptional Child
Require special education and related services if they are to realize their full human potential
Markedly different for most students
13 disabilities

3. Educational Definition
Diversity of character (diagnosis)
Need for special education

4. Prevalence Prevalence of intellectual disabilities 2.3%
Prevalence of giftedness 3% - 5%
Government statistics 10%+ receives special education services

5. Disabilities High incidence: LD, communication, ED,
Low incidence: blindness, deafness, multiple handicapped

6. Special Education A SERVICE not a PLACE
Specially designed instruction that meets the needs of an exceptional student. (text)
Specially designed instructional d related services and supports necessary for the student to make meaningful progress.

7. Placements 50% in general education “most” of the time
30% in general education about half of the time
3% Separate facility
1% residential

8. Expectations for ALL educators
Text page 19 and 20
Resources:
Council for exceptional children

9. IDEA (Federal)
Text page 29
Process page 36

10. ADA (Federal)