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Special Education Continuum Explained

The document outlines a continuum of special education options ranging from residential institutions providing 24-hour care to regular classrooms without special services. It details various educational settings including special day schools, special classes, and support mechanisms like resource rooms and itinerant teachers. The least restrictive environment is the regular classroom where students learn without additional support.

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Special Education Continuum Explained

The document outlines a continuum of special education options ranging from residential institutions providing 24-hour care to regular classrooms without special services. It details various educational settings including special day schools, special classes, and support mechanisms like resource rooms and itinerant teachers. The least restrictive environment is the regular classroom where students learn without additional support.

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CONTINUUM OF SPECIAL EDUCATION – SHORT NOTES

1. Residential Institution:

Children live and study in a supervised setting with 24-hour care and therapy. Most restrictive
environment.

2. Special Day Schools:

Specialised full-day schools for children with disabilities. Students return home daily.

3. Special Class:

A separate class in a regular school with special instruction. Students may join normal classes for
some activities.

4. Regular Classroom with Resource Room:

Student stays in regular class but visits a resource room for remedial teaching and extra support.

5. Regular Classroom with Itinerant Teacher:

A travelling specialist visits schools to support exceptional students and guide teachers.

6. Regular Classroom with Teacher Consultant:

A special educator acts as a consultant to the regular teacher, helping plan strategies and
adjustments.

7. Regular Classroom:

Student learns fully in mainstream class with no special services. Least restrictive environment.

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