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Students with mental retardation learn at a much slower rate than the average student. Students with mental retardation perform at a younger age level than their chronological age. For students with mild retardation, much of their learning career takes place in the general education classroom. Because they are often included, the general education teacher does need to modify academic instruction. Chapter 10 introduces the student to indicators, assessment procedures, special services, and classroom adaptations and function academics for students with mild retardation. Students with more severe disabilities now attend regular schools, and often their needs are more complex than students with mild retardation. In the past many students with severe disabilities were educated in special schools and residential facilities prior to the passage of Public Law 94-142. The chapter provides an in-depth look at useful strategies for working with this student population. Inclusion Tips for the Teacher and a Spotlight on Technology enhance the information presented in the chapter.
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