MAINSTREAMING

1. HIGHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 1)1984-1997 graduation rates increased by 14%

2. BENEFITS OF OTHER CHILDREN 1)peers sensitive to the fact that they need extra help 2) peers tolerate and understand abilities 3)communication happens between peers and handicap

3. EDUCATE 1) students put in classes based on their skills

4. Cost 1)range from learning disabilities$ 10,558- multiple disabilities $20,095

5. HIGHER SELF ESTEEM 1) in regular pace education children have more self confident/self efficiency

6. BETTER SOCIAL SKILLS 1) become part of the community 2)gain better understanding of world around them. 3)learn social skills through observation