The program focused on all students who need more content-based support as well as more subject-specific support than the normal reinforced learning strategies that special education tends to provide. “Weintraub envisioned an alternative and effective way to support student, allowing them to succeed academically in the mainstream, alleviating the stigma commonly associated with special education, reducing paperwork, increasing teacher morale, and saving the district money over time.” (pg.33) The program basically became a content-based tutoring session within a formal structure for all students. The article concluded with being able to back their program by stating that fewer students were being placed in special
The program focused on all students who need more content-based support as well as more subject-specific support than the normal reinforced learning strategies that special education tends to provide. “Weintraub envisioned an alternative and effective way to support student, allowing them to succeed academically in the mainstream, alleviating the stigma commonly associated with special education, reducing paperwork, increasing teacher morale, and saving the district money over time.” (pg.33) The program basically became a content-based tutoring session within a formal structure for all students. The article concluded with being able to back their program by stating that fewer students were being placed in special