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Mild Intellectual A learning disorder characterized by:

Disability a) an ability to profit educationally within a regular class with
the aid of considerable curriculum modification and
supportive service;
b) an inability to profit educationally within a regular class
because of slow intellectual development;
c) a potential for academic learning, independent social
adjustment, and economic self-support.
Developmental A severe learning disorder characterized by:
Disability a) an inability to profit from a special education program for
students with mild intellectual disabilities because of slow
intellectual development;
b) an ability to profit from a special education program that is
designed to accommodate slow intellectual development;
c) a limited potential for academic learning, independent
social adjustment, and economic self-support.
Physical

Physical Disability A condition of such severe physical limitation or deficiency as to
require special assistance in learning situations to provide the
opportunity for educational achievement equivalent to that of
pupils without exceptionalities who are of the same age or
development level.
Blind and Low Vision A condition of partial or total impairment of sight or vision that
even with correction affects educational performance adversely.

Multiple
Multiple A combination of learning or other disorders, impairments, or
Exceptionalities physical disabilities that is of such a nature as to require, for
educational achievement, the services of one or more teachers
holding qualifications in special education and the provision of
support services appropriate for such disorders, impairments, or
disabilities.

THE INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN (IEP)

An IEP must be developed for your child, if identified as exceptional, in consultation with
you. (An IEP may be developed when your child is not formally identified as exceptional.)
It must include:
• specific educational expectations;
• an outline of the special education program and services that s/he will receive;
• a statement about the methods by which your child’s progress will be reviewed; and,
• for students graduating from grade eight a plan for transition to secondary school.

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