Table 15. Extent of curriculum modification in nonvocational special education classes for students with mental retardation, overall and by parent-reported levels of cognitive functioning
Overall | High | Moderate | Low | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Percentage who received curriculum with: | ||||
No modifications | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Some modifications | 9 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
Substantial modifications | 24 | 38 | 24 | 3 |
Specialized curriculum | 62 | 41 | 64 | 90 |
No curriculum | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
NOTE: Percentages are population estimates based on weighted samples that range from approximately 70 to 480 across variables. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Special Education Research, National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2), Wave 1 student's school program survey, 2002. |