Are slow learners eligible for Section 504/ADA accommodations or services?
A. Slow learning is not a disability any more than giftedness would be considered an impairment. If a slow learner cannot cope with the general education, the problem is with the curriculum or instructional approach, not the student. The curriculum or instruction must be modified to meet the ability and pace of the student. It should be noted that the student could have a disability (for example, an attention deficit disorder) and also be a slow learner. The ADD could entitle the student to Section 504/ADA services. 3. Q. Who should serve on the Section 504 committee? A. A practice that has worked for many schools is the utilization of the intervention team or pre-referral team as the Section 504 committee. This team is usually knowledgeable about the student and is familiar with interventions that have been successful and strategies that have failed. The case team will usually include: A. Parent(s) B. Student, when appropriate C. Principal or designee D. Classroom teacher(s) E. School
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