Resource is a special education setting for students with minor learning disabilities. Students in this class are taught in a one-on-one or small group setting. The programs used in this class are different and most often are multisensory to accomodate all learning styles. The goal in resource is to catch the student up so that he or she can return to the mainstream setting.
What is Content Mastery?
Content Mastery, otherwise known as CMC, allows students to go to the resource classroom to get help on tests and other work. CMC lets students be in a general education classroom for instruction, but still get the help they need.
Special Ed Questions
How does a student get into a special education class?
Students must show an educational need and be referred by their teachers. The referral goes through The Grayson County Special Education Co-Op. The student is evaluated and if found to have a disability that affects his education, an ARD meeting will be held. ARD stands for Admission Review and Dismissal. The meeting would involve parents, evaluation representatives, and school staff. This ARD committee would make decisions regarding the student's education.
What is an IEP?
IEP stands for Individualized Education Plan. Each special education students has an IEP. This plan shows what the student needs to learn that year according to his or her own ability level.