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| Driven by the students IEP. Alters the instructional level and performance criteria, changing what the individual student is supposed to learn. |
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| Giving all students the opportunity to learn in the general education classroom. |
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| Gifted and talented Students without a learning disability who have special learning needs. |
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Response to intervention.
Alternative approach to determining eligibility for special education related services.
Tier 1 = high quality support for all children.
Tier 2 = more intensive small group instruction.
Tier 3 = more individualized attention but not yet special education. |
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
All individuals with disabilities will receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. |
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| Making an extra effort for a student without changing the curriculum. |
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| Individualized instruction for diverse learners. |
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| Forced to give up home language and culture in order to adopt a new one. |
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| Maintaining own language while learning a new one. |
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| Teaching the oral and written skills of English. |
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| Teaching subjects in the home language alongside English. |
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| Students who are at risk of dropping out due to educational disadvantages, low SES, or underachievement. |
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