During the Period of Transition from Preschool to Elementary School

question 28

Multiple Choice

During the period of transition from preschool to elementary school programs for children with disabilities, professionals should focus on

• A) getting children into special education classes or special schools.
• B) shifting all responsibility to a general education kindergarten teacher.
• C) performance demands of the elementary school and classroom setting.
• D) ensuring that an instructional aide is available for every child during the transition period.

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Definitions:

Overgraze

The depletion of vegetation due to animals eating the plants more quickly than the plants can regenerate, leading to environmental degradation.

Rainwater Runoff

Water from rain or snow that flows over the surface of the ground, potentially carrying pollutants to nearby streams, rivers, and lakes.

Edge Effects

Ecological changes and consequences that occur on the boundaries between natural habitats and developed or different ecosystem areas.

Reserve Area

Land specifically set aside for a particular purpose, such as conservation, recreation, or the protection of natural resources.