DO 117, S. 1987 Policies and Guidelines for Special Education Flashcards

Flashcards covering the foundational goals, classroom regulations, and curricular schemes of special education as defined by DO 117, S. 1987.

DO 117, S. 1987

The official document title for the Policies and Guidelines for Special Education.

BP Blg. 232

The law which mandates that the State shall promote and maintain equality of access to education as well as the enjoyment of its benefits by all citizens regardless of status or condition.

Special Education Aim (Article 1, Section 3)

To develop the maximum potential of the child with special needs to enable him to become self-reliant and provide opportunities for a full and happy life.

Ultimate Goal of Special Education

The integration or maintenance of learners with special needs into the regular school system and eventually in the community.

Integration Limit

A maximum of only $2$ children with the same or different type of handicapping condition integrated in a regular class at any given time.

Itinerant Teacher Case Load

A case load consisting of not more than $5$ children with special needs.

Regular Curriculum

The curriculum prescribed specifically for regular children.

Modified Curriculum

The curriculum prescribed for regular children with certain adaptations to meet the needs of special children.

Special Curriculum

A curriculum for children with special needs aimed primarily at developing special adoptive skills to maximize their potentials.

Itinerant Teacher's Role

To facilitate learning (more than to teach directly) through assistance to the regular teachers and to the child.

Parent Education

A necessary component of the special education program to inform parents of handicaps and intervention strategies to facilitate development.

Preferential Seating

A responsibility of the classroom teacher to arrange the child's position in the room in terms of their specific needs.

Teacher Aide

One or more assistants who support the special education teacher when necessity demands and whenever possible.

Educational help timing

Instruction that help for the handicapped child shall be made available as early as possible.

Community-based or home-based rehabilitation services

Programs where community volunteers, parents, and family members are trained in basic special education techniques to promote early identification and intervention.