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Students With Needs Discover Their Talents

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The Center for Transition Planning, in its second year at Mamaroneck High, teaches students who have a range of special needs the basic life skills necessary once they leave school, said Mara McGowan, a special education teacher who developed and oversees the program.

2 comments | Tags: mamaroneck high center for transition planning autism cerebral palsy | Topic: Special Education BAD >_<

#1 by nitajo posted ago +1 apples bad good
“A lot of what we do here is to build on each individual to create possibility for their future,” Ms. McGowan said.
#2 by Starla posted ago +1 apples bad good
The needs of the participating youths are diverse — some thrive in mainstream academic classes, but they all share the need for more intensive training and planning for their futures.The talent of a people can lead his future,but sometimes not.Before thinking of the future I think we should stop by for a while and discover what kind of talent do we have,
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