Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Parent Wants Child Mainstreamed 100% In my high school ESE internship, I have a student who has an intellectual disability. His parent does not believe it is severe enough for him to be in a classroom with "those other kids" - other students who also have intellectual disabilities. He most definitely needs to be in there for some class periods because of his accommodations, modifications, and testing scores, but the parent disagrees and wants him in 100% gen ed classes. The parent also will not allow the child to participate in certain fun Friday activities like special Olympic bowling because he "shouldn't miss academic class time" and he does not want his child to always be surrounded by "those other kids" - other students who also have intellectual disabilities. How do I help the student feel included in class while also not allowing him to attend certain activities, and how do I explain to the parent per the student's IEP, he needs to be in a special education classroom for some subjects? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) That would be something to talk with the student case manager about. is there a higher level class that is still self contained. There are many options that can help both the student and possibly help the parent to see the growth the student is gaining by being where s/he is at. The parent just wants what is best for their child.