Disability people need education too


Ohio Schools Closing the Gap for Students with Disabilities

The Ohio Schools are redefining their Specialstudents with disabilities by revising school
Education program and closing the gap in thepolicy to require students with disabilities
achievement of students with disabilities.to participate in state assessment. Now,
The Ohio schools believe that achievementcontent standards are the focus of
gaps are not the same as ability gaps, andinstruction for all students in every
the education system is responsible forclassroom, and a variety of research-based
ensuring that high achievement is aninstructional strategies are aligned with the
attainable goal for all students.content standards. A coherent array of
Furthermore, the Ohio schools has put forthinterventions, supports and services are used
that meaningful participation of studentsto ensure the success of students with
with disabilities in state assessment isdisabilities. The policy now is that
absolutely essential if every child is to beassessment is a reflection of instruction and
assured access to challenging curriculum andinstruction is a reflection of assessment,
appropriate instruction.In 2001, the Ohiocreating a shared responsibility for the
schools made a major shift in approachingeducation of students with disabilities.



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