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A Mexican perspective on learning disabilities

T V Fletcher1, C K Kaufman de Lopez

  • 1Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Arizona 85721, USA.

Journal of Learning Disabilities
|November 1, 1995
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Mexico is piloting a new inclusive education model for children with special needs, integrating them into general classrooms. This approach, focusing on site-based learning, aims to improve educational services for students with learning disabilities.

Area of Science:

  • Education Policy
  • Special Education
  • Inclusive Education

Background:

  • Global trend towards integrating children with special needs into general education.
  • Mexico's Program for Educational Modernization (1989-1994) prompted a reassessment of special education policies.
  • Existing 'Integrated Groups' model (since 1970s) for learning/language disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the 'Integrated Groups' model of special education service delivery in Mexico.
  • To introduce a new pilot model for integrating children with special needs into general classrooms.
  • To highlight legislative changes encouraging collaboration between general and special education.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of the 'Integrated Groups' model.

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  • Overview of new legislation promoting inclusive practices.
  • Description of a pilot program for general classroom integration in Mexico City (1994-1995).

    • Main Results:

    • The pilot program focuses on site-based approaches for educating students with learning disabilities.
    • New legislation supports collaborative efforts between general and special education.
    • The 'Integrated Groups' model has been in place since the 1970s.

    Conclusions:

    • Mexico is actively exploring and piloting new models for inclusive education.
    • Legislative changes are fostering a more collaborative educational environment.
    • The pilot aims to enhance educational services for individuals with learning disabilities through integration.