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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^^ agree with the others, Learning Center used to be a place for SPED kids who could sometimes be pulled out and go into GEN ED for a class or two a day, smaller class size than GEN ED, but has become a massive dumping ground for behaviors.  PEP has different programs and in theory a limited number of students and para support.  [/quote]

All of the students who used to be in the Learning Center (2 years or more behind academically) are now fully mainstreamed with not enough support. I have several kids in each grade level whose needs are not being met- for example, 5th graders who still can't read basic sentences, 3rd graders still learning their letters, and 4th graders not knowing how to count on within 100. I feel horrible for the kids as they just feel stupid when they compare themselves to their classmates rather than be in an environment where we can actually teach them the missing skills.

What this means is that the kids going to the Learning Center have additional problems beyond academics, generally behavioral but sometimes social challenges. You have a mix of kids who are working toward a diploma and certificate. This is hard for a teacher to differentiate between.[/quote]

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