Learning Differences Sample Clauses
The Learning Differences clause outlines how an educational institution or service provider accommodates students with diverse learning needs. It typically specifies the process for identifying students who require additional support, the types of accommodations or modifications that may be provided (such as extended time on tests or alternative instructional methods), and the responsibilities of both the institution and the student in facilitating these adjustments. The core function of this clause is to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities by addressing and supporting individual learning differences, thereby promoting inclusivity and compliance with relevant legal requirements.
Learning Differences. A diagnosed learning disability is a condition that has been evaluated by a psychologist, psychological examiner or school psychology specialist and determined to adversely affect a child’s ability to learn through traditional classroom instruction. Copies of test results and suggestions for educational accommodations and/or modifications must be filed in the school office. Upon review by a group of informed individuals (parent, teacher, principal), a “Modified Academic Plan” may be developed to support the individual academic needs of the child. For areas of academics not affected by the particular disability category, the regular education curriculum will apply.
Learning Differences. See section 5.5 Students with a diagnosed disability must fulfill 100% of their Modified Academic Plan in order to be eligible for extracurricular activities.
Learning Differences. This course will consist of eight (8) two (2) hour after-school sessions. The emphasis in this course will be on understanding the nature and needs of students eligible for English as a Second Language, special education, and gifted and talented programs. In addition, participants will learn basic modification strategies to address the needs of each of these populations. Specific topics to be addressed include: • Nature and needs of students eligible for special education • Basic instructional modifications for students eligible for special education • Nature and needs for gifted and talented students • Basic instructional modifications for gifted and talented students • Working effectively with paraprofessional support staff members This course will require submission of a project demonstrating the application of skills learned during the course. TEXTS - Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom and Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities in the Regular Classroom Compensation for completing requirements - 1 credit on salary guide or $500