Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
WHAT IS CMC (CONTENT MASTERY CENTER)?
CMC is a program designed to assist identified special education students in the regular education program. Students receive direct instruction from the regular classroom teacher and may benefit from utilizing CMC for additional support with assignments.Back to Top
CMC is a program designed to assist identified special education students in the regular education program. Students receive direct instruction from the regular classroom teacher and may benefit from utilizing CMC for additional support with assignments.
WHAT IS 504?
Section 504 is a civil rights law. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights act that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.Back to Top
Section 504 is a civil rights law. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights act that protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
WHAT IS THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA)?
The IDEA is the federal law governing the education of children with disabilities.Back to Top
The IDEA is the federal law governing the education of children with disabilities.
WHY SHOULD MY CHILD UTILIZE THE CMC?
Students may use the Content Mastery Center to work on independent assignments that will require academic support and or small group instruction; needing to have a test or other materials read aloud; needing to use a computer to complete a written assignment when one is not available in the library or classroom; needing to review in a study session prior to taking a test; grades are below 70% or student is failing a course; review of previously taught information is needed and cannot be met in the classroom. PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR SON/DAUGHTER TO UTILIZE CMC FOR ASSISTANCE, AS NEEDED.Back to Top
Students may use the Content Mastery Center to work on independent assignments that will require academic support and or small group instruction; needing to have a test or other materials read aloud; needing to use a computer to complete a written assignment when one is not available in the library or classroom; needing to review in a study session prior to taking a test; grades are below 70% or student is failing a course; review of previously taught information is needed and cannot be met in the classroom. PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR SON/DAUGHTER TO UTILIZE CMC FOR ASSISTANCE, AS NEEDED.
WHEN SHOULD A STUDENT REMAIN IN THE CLASSROOM?
1. A student should remain in the classroom when instructions and/or directions are being given for an assignment. 2. When direct instruction, lectures, class discussions, small group work, audio-visual presentations, etc. is being conducted by the teacher.Back to Top
1. A student should remain in the classroom when instructions and/or directions are being given for an assignment. 2. When direct instruction, lectures, class discussions, small group work, audio-visual presentations, etc. is being conducted by the teacher.