Schools should include all students in a general education classroom that is age-appropriate, heterogeneous, and where they get core instruction in all subject areas. Keep in mind that each class will naturally have a mix of students with and without impairments. Encourage and recruit students with significant cognitive challenges to participate in extracurricular activities and give them the assistance they need. Establishing separate clubs or activities for students with impairments is not good.
Responsibility : The entire school, from the principal to the last staff member, oversees ensuring that SOD students blend well in regular classes. The IEPs should match each child and provide extra accommodations to make SODs fit well in regular schools.
Timeline : This process is continuous where the IEPs are constantly reviewed and adjusted to show and compare progress.