A lot of us probably have no idea how this programming works. We only see the people who think in their heads"something is wrong with them." and we don't realize they do the things they do...
There's a reason for that and why special education, EBD exist. Not everyone is able to get the education, or even treated the way they desire. Because someone else has a disability makes them no different than you. They are just as human as you are. They may act differently, think differently or even have a different sense of emotions. Still that doesn't make them different.
Not everyone in special ed is noticeable. In the program there are certain requirements, goals, and levels. You are given an IEP, individual Education Plan, this will help you in your future and your present. You work on the goals you have in it, you're also observed by the way you act and what others have noticed about you. Yes sadly that includes your parents. Depending on the level 1, 2, 3 or 4, ; one is the lowest amount of support with those who rarely need it and are in normal classes.
As I've mentioned, not all behaviors are noticeable, but the higher the level the more support you need, with 4 being the highest. It could be someone who struggles in world the most or just the way they view something. Having level 4 also will allow you to get an opportunity going to a post secondary program in between college and high school. The nice thing is not everyone gets an opportunity like that. You'll learn more about what you need to do in your life to be successful, learning new life skills, money management independent living, and even working on communication skills.
Does going to this post secondary program mean you won't graduate? Well, because you may or may not be considered disabled by a county or school district, you can graduate with your diploma, or IEP. However, if you choose to go to a post secondary transition program, you'll graduate off your IEP. It might sound horrible. Speaking of your IEP, you can actually graduate out of the EBD program. How? you may ask. You have to accomplish your IEP goals, although it may seem like nobody ever graduates the programs: it's possible.
RECAP
In order to be special, you must have a disability, talk to someone who can verify that.
You'll be placed in entry/intro level classes.
Depending on your disability, will be how much support you need
You're able to get certain modifications, adjustments, social security
If you want to go to a post secondary program, you'll be bumped to level 5 to make that accommodation
Your IEP can be helpful in college and work for accommodations but may not be considered
It is possible to graduate high school off your IEP if you don't get your dipoma
It is POSSIBLE to graduate from the EBD program once completing your all IEP goals and your observations go over as you no longer need support.
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