This section clarified that accommodations must be made but to at the loss of rigor of the program. The statistics were alarming. New knowledge was about Education for all. handicapped child Act Pl 94-142 where an individual educational plan must be on record for each student. The poverty rate of 11% was disheartening as they struggle with daily life in poverty.
It is becoming clear as I go through these modules that early intervention and health promotion activities for families are paramount to reduce the number of children who will to succumb to trauma based on their environment.
On a personal note, my nephew was hit by a school bus, flew up into the air, and hit his head. I do not recall my sister talking about an individual plan for him. His behavior changed and he was labeled bad. He had mood swings and could not retain content. This knowledge would have helped me advocate for him, but I was not a nurse at the time and did not have a clue.
