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=__ Week 1 __= __CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS AT RISK FOR SCHOOL FAILURE__ n Cognitive and metacognitive Deficits n Low academic achievement n Poor memory n Attention problems and hyperactivity n Poor social Skills n Poor self concept n Poor motivation n Debilitating mood states n Adaptive behavior deficits n Disruptive behavior Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011) __Categories of__ __Disabilitiesthat Qualify for Special Education__ n specific learning disabilities n speech or language impairments n mental retardation n emotional disturbance n multiple disabilities n hearing impairments n orthopedic impairments n other health impairments n visual impairments n autism n deaf-blindness n traumatic brain injury n ADHD—These students receive services under “other health impairments” or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011) __ COMPONENTS OF AN IEP __ n Levels of performance n Curriculum-based measurement n Annual goals n Short term objectives n Description of services Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)

__** Necessary Skills to be in a Regular Classroom **__
 * Follow directions in class
 * Come to class prepared with materials
 * Use class time wisely
 * Make up assignments and tests
 * Treat teachers and peers with courtesy
 * Completes and turns in homework on time
 * Works cooperatively in student groups
 * Completes tests with a passing grade
 * Appears interested in content
 * Takes notes in class
 * Scans a textbook for answers and information
 * Volunteers to answer questions in class
 * Writes neatly
 * Is able to give oral reports and speeches Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)

Dr. Hiam Ginott (Milwaukee Public Schools, 1990, p. 3 reminds teachers of the need to recreate caring environments: I have come to the frightening conclusion that,I am the decisive element in the classroom.It is my personal approach that creates the climate.It is my daily mood that makes the weather.As a teacher I possess tremendous power to make a child’s life miserable or joyous.I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration.I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal.In all situations it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated,And a child humanized or de-humanized. Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011)