Secondary School Experiences and Academic Performance of Students With Mental Retardation

The purpose of this fact sheet is to explore the secondary
school experiences of students with mental retardation. Topics
include the instructional practices in general, vocational, and
nonvocational special education classrooms; the participation
of students in various classroom settings; accommodations and
support services provided to students; how their experiences
compare with those of their classmates; and how students with
mental retardation perform academically.