Whats the differece from regular ed classes and special needs classes?

Question

Whats the differece from regular ed classes and special needs classes?

Answer 1

Special education classes allow for accommodations so that students may achieve their educational potential.  Accommodations can include things like a modified curriculum, fewer students in the class, extra time for assignments and tests, stricter behavior plans, an assistant in the room to provide additional support.

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Answer 2

It depends on the level of severity, the school system, ect. I teach in a "special needs" classroom, and it is basically for students that have a learning disability or mental retardation to come and have small group or one-on-one instruction, because these children have a hard time focusing in the regular classroom. Th curriculum is the same for these students, but they might get a modification such as having 3 choices for a question instead of four. Other special needs classrooms can serve students with severe disabilities, autism, ect. These students stay in that classroom almost all day and have specialized curriculum.

Answer 3

Special needs classes are taught by a teacher with a specialized degree which should match the disability of the student. The special ed teacher should also be licensed in the regular ed subject he/she is teaching (per No Child Left Behind).

A regular ed class is taught by a teacher with a special degree in the subject being taught.

Answer 4

easier