1. Chapter 5 Exceptional Learners
Learners w/disabilities –
Twice as many w/ disabilities will drop out
Don’t return, trouble finding & holding job
Females more likely to be teen parent
Often adjudicated
Often excluded for higher level activities

2. Federal Legislation
PL The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Cleared the way for all children to return to the regular schools & classrooms
Funding – provided federal aides to states to deliver sped services
Cost twice as much as non-disabled peers
Created IEP & least restrictive environment

3. PL 105-17 The Individuals w/ Disabilities Act of 1997
Cleared way for more involvement in the regular classroom
Regular teachers must participate in IEP planning
Parents right to be involved in all decisions
Public Reporting of achievement data