James.Womack@f14.n300.z1.fidonet.org (James Womack) (01/09/91)
Index Number: 12711
[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]
Linda concerning all your yes/no questions in your post: YES.
The school is in Tucson, AZ. Not too many attend mainstreaming programs
part time or full time but some do. As a matter of fact, we are getting
a lot of mainstreamed kids. They tend to be poorly adjusted socially
and psychologically. Seems the parents suddenly see the kid almost
ready to graduate yet lacks a lot of things that both academically
and interpersonally. So They bring them to us. A bit toolate to change
a lot of stuff but I believe we do make a difference. Of course, there
are a few who do very well in mainstream programs. The problem I think
is the indiscriminate dumping of kids into mainstreaming because it's
fashionable and not because the program actually fits the child's needs.
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Internet: James.Womack@f14.n300.z1.fidonet.orgJay.Croft@p0.f147.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Jay Croft) (01/09/91)
Index Number: 12713
[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]
Yes, I agree with you about mainstreaming. It has become a panacea, and
the lack of social skills in mainstreamed kids can be appalling.
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