Figure 5: Examples of Variation in Levels of Services Available at DOD Schools Overseas
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www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-680
MILITARY DEPENDENT STUDENTS: Better Oversight Needed to Improve Services for Children with Special Needs
Notes: All disabilities reflect a continuum of severity, ranging from
mild to moderate to severe. The types of services provided and the
levels of disabilities are described in detail in the DOD Services
Directory for overseas locations. Below are some examples of the types
of services provided for each level. However, the descriptions are
neither complete nor representative of all disability types.
a Developmental delay is a disability category for children from birth
through age 7. Therefore, the classification of a developmental delay
does not apply in intermediate, middle, or high schools. b For mild
disabilities, children are typically accommodated in the general
education classroom setting and receive needed services through school
resources or itinerant specialists. There are no schools with
pre-established programs for mild Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional
Impairment, or Intellectual Disability. c For most types of moderate
disabilities, students receive the majority of their instruction in
the general education classroom and may also receive supplemental
instruction in a resource room. d For severe disabilities, children
may receive instruction in a variety of settings, including the
general education classroom and a self-contained environment.
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