Dose anyone know of any High School that has a good program for LD students other than self contained classes for the Learning Disabled? I asked our H School why they couldnot have a modifyed science class, and a modifyed language class other than self contained.They said it was because of money. I want to prove to them that it could be done without having to spend extra money. I was looking for a model program. I know this sounds to good to be true.
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Schools often cite money as the reason for many things. Whether it is or not is another matter.
In this matter, would it be possible to have the exisitng science class modified a bit? In that way, a whole new class would not have to be devised.
A modified foreign language class or a modified English language class? There’s a difference but both could be modified for the student in the class who needs it.
You might check out Dr. Mel Levine’s book Educational Care. It’s filled with good ideas of how to modify for students with learning differences.
Good luck.
In CA it is hard to find self contained LD High School classes in anything other then English. They will offer Algebra over two years instead of one.The question here is does the self-contained LD class give credit toward a regualar diplomia and is it considered college prep? A class that is modified means that the regular curriculum is begin modified and is not the same as a class offered for a regular diplomia.
What is really needed is supports that will support the LD student with the regular curriculum. This might mean an aide in the classes that would offer help in the regular classroom if needed and provide any accommodation that is needed and reteach or tutor a student in the material during a study period. LD High School students should have access to the regular curriculum with supports. The other option is self-contained LD classes that support the student to the degree needed to succeed with the regular curriculum.
I have two friends who have 9th graders placed in private schools who cater to ED students. They are both finding that their child will not recieve high school credit for science and one just learned that the math class her son is taking will not earn high school credit.
Helen