Special Education Plan 2012-2013 - Algoma District School Board

* A diagnostic category referring to children with average or above averagegeneral intelligence with mild to severe learning and/or behaviouraldifficulties which are due to deviations arising from genetic variations,prenatal brain insults, metabolic imbalances, biochemical irregularitiesand/or illnesses sustained during years critical for the development andmaturation of those parts of the central nervous system having to do withperception, language, inhibition of impulses and motor control. IntellectualGiftednessAn unusually advanced degree of general intellectual ability that requires differentiatedlearning experiences of a depth and breadth beyond those normally provided in theregular school program to satisfy the level of educational potential indicated.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 services;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.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. PhysicalPhysical DisabilityA condition of such severe physical limitation or deficiency as to require specialassistance in learning situations to provide the opportunity for educationalachievement equivalent to that of pupils without exceptionalities who are of the sameage or developmental level.9/26/2012 54 - 68