i heard that for every $100 spent on special education the government spends only $0.03 for gifted and talented education. how ridiculous is that? and the "no child left behind" deal. its great for the slower lower iq children but does nothing (in fact is damaging) to kids who are highly intelligent. they get bored and eventually get themselves into trouble. equal money to gifted programs and special education? what are your thoughts?
2006-10-09 11:57:07 · 7 answers · asked by whatever 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Yeah, I agree and in addition, the "no child left behind" act made it so that teachers aids need an AA degree. I have over 10 yrs worth of experience with kids in ALL situations (pre school, SED, DD etc, Juvenile hall, etc.) but that means NOTHING for that job.
2006-10-09 12:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by Dolphin lover 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Having a learning disability does not automatically mean that a person also has "mental problem" and it certainly don't mean that this person can't be in the gifted/ talented program, either . It just means that this person's weak subject is weaker than the average person's while at the same time this person's strong subject is stronger than the average person's. I was in special ed due to a specific learning disability. Mine was in English and I can't write a single sentence that makes little sense until I develop an attitude which is a totally different story (Everyone here that knows me will agree); yet, I can do Pre-Calculus/ Trigonometry in my sleep and Calculus with little effort.
2016-03-28 03:03:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same boat.
My two gifted children have thankfully been relocated to a school just for them. Although, mine did not get into any sort of "trouble" because of their skills. They were mentors and tutors for others.
I believe more money goes to the special ed children because they REQUIRE more money for the facilities and teachers. Wheelchair ramps, large print textbooks, etc....these items aren't cheap, and might explain away some of the extra cost.
If you believe children are being "held back", but show gifted traits, speak to the school's guidance counselor. There may be a reason why these children haven't been relocated yet, or perhaps they didn't make the cut. But don't take it personally.
2006-10-09 12:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by rouschkateer 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
With the exception of one answer; what a selfish bunch of pitiful human beings (not my call). One lady actually took her Johnny and Rose out of school to attend another, just because "they" were helping tutor other less fortunate children! What a poor excuse for a human being! If gifted, and talented kids get into trouble because they are "bored", well guess what-they were destined to get into trouble anyway. Which, by the way, doesn't make them much brighter than anyone else, does it? When, and if their name(s) end up front page news, no one will ever know how ungrateful their mom was.
2006-10-09 16:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by knownothing 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
No child Left behind kinda speaks for itself...no one gets left, but then again it doesn't say anything about helping people excel. I agree equal spending should occur and smart kids shouldnt be dropped or ignored...but I guess that why there a private schools.
2006-10-09 12:00:09 · answer #5 · answered by University Girl 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
keep spending more on special ed where it is needed to help slower learners, smarter kids already know what to do so they dont need extra help
2006-10-09 11:59:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
i agree with you.
2006-10-09 11:59:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋