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But I don't think you can expect any curriculum to meet the needs of *every* student. It's not possible. Yes, CC is about explaining your thought process, which is a critical skill. Are you saying that they should have a different set of standards for those with SN? If so, wouldn't this lead to those with SN being in a separate class by themselves, they way it used to be before integrated classrooms?[/quote]

Unfortunately, not all people "think" the same way.  CC assumes that they do.  The kids have to learn the CC way. 
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What is the one single way that the Common Core standards assume that everybody thinks? Could you please explain?[/quote]

It insists that they "describe" -- even when they don't have the language skills. [/quote]

If the one single way that the Common Core standards assume people think is that people have language, then I really don't have a problem with that. I think it's a valid assumption. A child who does not have language should get accommodation in the classroom.

Also I don't think that "describe" necessarily means "explain in words, using complete sentences".[/quote]

You are so obtuse. It's not "one" single way....it's a drop in the bucket. Common Core also wrongly and stupidly assumes that children have abstract thought WAY before many of them do. It's killing education for children with autism. The parent message boards are lighting up over this. I know YOU don't care about children with disabilities, but many of us do.

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No worries though - the solution seems to be that the child then doesn't belong in the school, or needs to be institutionalized. My SIL was told this about my Asperger's nephew, who, by the way, did so well on state testing he got a full ride to the state school of his choice. In addition, he scored a 5 sophomore year on the history AP exam.

So clearly, the kid is learning - he simply succeeds in SPITE of the school. But according to the school psychologist, since he sits alone at lunch and reads and doesn't have school friends, he needs to be removed and institutionalized. The fact that the kid simply doesn't like the learning and social environment they provide, and flourishes socially outside those four walls, isn't even a consideration. In fact, they never asked. They simply assumed.

Pretty reprehensible. Thank God he only has another 1/2 year - and outside support to hammer on the school. Personally, I would have already hired a lawyer. If this keeps up, it will be my gift to my SIL.
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