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Crisis situation Social forces at work are influencing Special Education in Isobel Lawson Chronicle Staff Some people are saying special education for the learning disabled in the United States is in a “crisis" situation said an expert in the field of learning disabled from Columbia Uni. versity Teacher's College, "The situation, in reference to learning disabled in the States right now, is being called a crisis," Mar. garet Jo Shepherd, a proNaor of special education told a crowd of more than 200 Monday, opening the 10th Institute for Studies in Learning Disabilities at St. Jerome's College. During the last four years. Shep herd said, there has been about 190 per cent increase in the number of children identified as learning disalr led in the United States. This "epi- demic" has Shepherd speculating that the increase number of cases identify- ing children as learning disabled is a direct result of people looking for assistance for their children's prob- lems, which might not include being learning disabled. ' As a professor involved in special education since 1963, Shepherd has seen education for the learning disalr led evolve from voluntary to mandat- ory participation within the Ameri- can public school system. She is also aware of changes which have re ndered it difficult to know what the term learning disabled means, and to whom the term applies. "There are social forces at Work that are influencing the way this concept is being used." compromise general intelligence de- velopment. And we havethe same hypothesis about arithmetic," she explained. Each state and county has its own criteria to determine who is learning disabled. At the same time, said Shepherd, research is showing there is no continuity moss gm country. Some areas have high numbers of learning disabled while others are Because it is unconstitutional to test minority children for mentally retardedness using intelligence qua tient tests; "these kids that should be classified as mentally retarded are being classified something else - learning disabled," said Shepherd. Unlike the hearing impaired, where a specific standard can be used to measure dysfunction nothing has been resolved to determine the criteria for learning disabled. Learning disabled students have special needs as their problem areas may range widely, however, they are people of normal or above intelligence who show below normal development in a tspecific area, which could be reading, writing, spelling or mathe matics. "lt's some kind of neurologi- cal dysfunction that inhibits the abili- ty to read, spell and write but does not much lower. "Uaming disabled is a category that is being used to provide supple. mental work for any child that needs it," explained Shepherd. In many schools learning disabled classes are the only ones available for remedial mama so that is where any stu- dents, regardless of problem, are sent for help. In order to change this trend, Shep herd said new emphasis are being plated, not on how to defuse learning disabled, but by accommodating the students in the classroom. Here teach. era work with students from a range of learning and behaeioral differ The program. Regular Education Initiatives, is redirecting federal mo nice from special education programs to the classroom, and not everyone is pleased with that said Shepherd. As The City of Waterloo would like to thank Mr. Bruce Lumsden and his hard working committee of volunteers for organizing this year's Sounds of Summer Festival. As well, a special thank you is extended to all companies and individuals who donated to this year's festival. Wafiiiiiilloo SPRING AND SUMMER PROGRAM (Starts _ May 29, 1988) PUBLIC SKATING Sunday 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ADULT SKATING Sunday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy free Sunday evening Summer Concerts at Waterloo Park's Centennial Bandshell. July 10th - 7:00 p.m. - Waterloo Concert Band July 17th - 7:00 pan. - Waterloo Concert Band July 24th - 7:00 pan. - JAZARUS: The Orchestra July 3lst - 7:00 pan. - Over the Hill Gang Aug. 7th - 7:00 p.m. _ Gold Rush Band Aug. 14th A 7:00 p.m. - Waterloo Concert Band Aug. 218t - 2:00 p.m. - Mini Jazz Festival Jufy 14th - Waterloo Concert Band July 2m - Students, from the Performing Arts School to ' Aug. 28th - 7:00 p.m. _ Waterloo Concert Band 1. Thursday Evening Concert Series: Location: Waterloo Town Square Court Yard (Outside near Marks Work Warehouse and the Bowling alley) Time: 7:308:15 pan. CONCERTS: w. June 30th - Kitchener-Waterloo Community Orchestra July 7th A To be announced July 28th - Zoe (Jazz Band) August 4th - Over the Hill Gang Sponsored by the City of Waterloo in cooperation with Waterloo Town Square. 2. Wednesday, Noon Hour Concerto Location: Waterloo City Centre - Marjorie Carroll Court Yard 100 Regina St. South. Waterloo Time: 12:15 - 1:00 pan. July 6th f Duo Guitar - Easy Listening July 13th A Over the Hill Gang July 20th _ Square Dancing July 27th - Beirdo Brothers Skies Sponsored by the City of Wtteripor Come mit and be dialed -- Ao need to be FRAzzLED!!!!!!! "UPTOWN SHOWTIME SERIES" City of Waterloo Department of Recreation & Culture ICE SKATING PROGRAM RINK IN THE PARK SOUNDS OF SUMMER THANK YOU MAKE TIME FOR WATERLOO'S SHOWTIME part of the program students of high and low ranges of abilities would be together learning cooperatively, and a specific curriculum is used which frees the teacher from preparation and allows for student evaluation using standardized tests. During Shepherd's threehour key- note speech, she explained the "inter lectual history" of the term learning disabled, providing a definition of characteristics and how the term was coined in 1963. The institute, which offers three WHEN: Thursday, July 14, 1988 between 3 P.M. & 8 P.M. WHERE: Council Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall Waterloo City Centre, 100 Regina Street For more information, contact George Smith _ City Hall ', 747-8766 THE CANADIANA SOFTBALL SCHOOL AND CLINIC with Doug Neil assisted by Luanne Izzard and Sharon McCormick Date: Monday, July 18, 1988 _ Friday, July 22, 1988 Time: 9:00 a.m. t 3:30 p-m. daily Location: Waterloo Park t Diamonds " & " - indoor facilities in case of rain Fee: $75.00 per participant payable to Waterloo Girls Softball The instructors will cover the complete game of softball including video replays of participants for progress analysis and classroom instruction. Coachesirand parents are welcome to attend. 185 King St. s., Waterloo, 579-1020. I. BE A SUMMER FRIDAY AFTERNOONER: Friday, July 8, 1988, 2 p.m. Guest: Ktyfyyyrltl_ier?teEPyTeeitt..ert, Join us for an interesting discussion/lecture about the historic rivalry between Berlin (KITCHENER) and Cult. 2. NOON HOUR AQUABICS: Get fit this summer in the water. Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:15 a.m. - 12 noon (July & August). Coat: 'IO/person. LOCATION: Moses Springer Pool (Lincoln Rd, Waterloo). Register at the Adult Recreation Centre, s. HORSESHOES: The pits are open. Mondays 7 pm. Location: Adult Recreation Centre. No Charge. Horseshoe. available. 4. HOT TIMES AT ARC. BINGO BASH: Monday, July 11, 1988, 12 noon. Join us for "POT LUCK LUNCHEON" and Bingo. Coat: ”DO/person and potluck. tr. ATTENTION FUN SEEKERS!!! LET'S GO HAWAIIAN: Thursday, August 11, 1988, 12 noon, we will be serving Hawaiian Fare and punch. Outdoor games and special guest appearance by ijsGriitfor Waterloo "oRIraNs?twA'r'ERyoo 90m." the famous "infamous" Tom Salleck (who appeared at our Fashion Show) Location: 404/Rotary Adult Centre (610 Dutton Dr., Waterloo) Coat: 86.00/tterson. Tickets available " the Adult Recreation Centre and 404/Rotary Adult Centre. lb. ARC TRAVEL 679-1042 SLIDE SHOW: ASTON RESORT, Wed., July 20, 1988, 7 pan. Location: Adult Recreation Centre. Come and see our preview of the Aston Resort. . July 21 Harbour Front July 27 Cullen Gardens & Miniature Village ' Aug, 2 Dundurn Castle Aug. 22 Toronto Blue Jays & ONE. Aug. 31 Blyth "The Cookie War" PROPOSED TRAIL SYSTEM FOR WATERLOO WATERLOO CHRONOCLE, WEDNESDAY JULY 6, ADULT RECREATION CENTRE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE COMMUNITY INFORMATION 886-1 550 This is the topic of discussion at a Further information contact: Waterloo Minor Girls Softball Association c/o John Wahl 327 Canewood Place Waterloo, Ontario N2L 5P9 884-8402 a one-week softball skills clinic for girls and boys conducted by courses at the introductory and " vanced levels. is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It annually attracts teachers and health care professionals to the three weeks of lectures focusing on a variety of topics pertaining to learning disabilities. hosts