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Developmental Disabilities Referral Process Screening: Prior to referral for student evaluation, screening for vision, hearing, speech and language functioning are required for all students with referral for complete evaluations where the need is indicated. Pre-referral: Prior to referral of a student who has been enrolled in basic education programs for more than 6 weeks, the student's learning problems are addressed at the school level through the procedures included in the General Section, and:
Eligibility Definition: A developmental disability is defined as significantly sub-average general intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested during the developmental period. Support Services Students receive instructional support through the special education and related services provided as determined through the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process. Special education teachers provide:
Skill development through related services including orientation and mobility, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. Other instructional support services include:
Curriculum The curriculum for each student with a disability will be
determined by the individual education plan (IEP) team and will be initiated
with the assumption of access to the general curriculum (Sunshine State
Standards) with appropriate accommodations. The Sunshine State Standards
for Special Diploma provide curriculum direction for the modification of the
Sunshine State Standards and provide the other educational needs that are unique
skills needed by most students with disabilities. Curriculum decisions
reflect progress toward a standard high school diploma for most students with
disabilities and progress toward a special diploma for those students with
disabilities who need a functional curriculum to address appropriate outcomes. Training Opportunities
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