Special Education Plan 2012-2013 - Algoma District School Board

Board criteria: Discrepancy as indicated by the WIAT and the WISC between ability andperformance at the .01 level of confidence as indicated in a psychologicalassessment by a registered psychologist.INTELLECTUALGIFTEDNESSAn unusually advanced degree of general intellectual ability that requires differentiatedlearning experiences of a depth and breadth beyond those normally provided in the regularschool program to satisfy the level of educational potential indicated.Board criteria: Score of 130 or greater on the WISC III or IV as indicated in a psychologicalassessment.MILD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITYA learning disorder characterized by:a) An ability to profit educationally within a regular class with the aid of considerablecurriculum modification and supportive service;b) An inability to profit educationally within a regular class because of slow intellectualdevelopment;c) A potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, and economicself-support.Board criteria: Cognitive measure of intelligence (WISC) that falls within theintellectually deficient range.DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITYA severe learning disorder characterized by:a) An inability to profit from a special education program for students with mildintellectual disabilities because of slow intellectual development;b) An ability to profit from a special education program that is designed toaccommodate slow intellectual development;c) A limited potential for academic learning, independent social adjustment, andeconomic self-support.Board criteria: Formal diagnosis by a registered psychologist or M.D. according to DSM IVcriteria.PHYSICALPHYSICAL DISABILITYA condition of such severe physical limitation of deficiency as to require special assistancein learning situations to provide the opportunity for educational achievement equivalent tothat of pupils without exceptionalities who are of the same age or developmental level.Board criteria: Medical diagnosis (M.D.) of a severe physical condition which may affectmobility and motor skills and which will require special assistance in learning situations atschool.June 2012 10 of 68