Students with Developmental Disabilities

Students with Developmental Disabilities are often referred to as Developmentally Delayed Learners. The term "mentally retarded" is no longer used. These are students with learning deficits resulting from below average intellectual functioning across their learning profile. This adversely affects their educational performance. Depending on each individual's level of functioning, some of these students may have the ability to benefit from remedial courses and a few college level courses. DSPS offers series of survival level classes in math, reading, health and community skills that may be appropriate for these students.

As with all students with disabilities, students with Developmental Disabilities are expected to meet the expectations of courses they take. In regular, graded classes, the students must meet all academic requirements. Standards should not be lowered.

 

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