Significant Limited Intellectual Capacity (SLIC)
Definition: A child with significant limited intellectual capacity shall have reduced general intellectual function, which prevents the child from receiving reasonable benefit from general education. Reduced general intellectual capacity shall mean limited functioning or ability which usually originates in the developmental period and exists concurrently with impairment in adaptive behavior.
Criteria: The student meets ALL of the following:
- A score of more than 2.0 standard deviations below the mean on individually administered measures of cognition;
- Evidence that the level of independent adaptive behavior is significantly below the culturally imposed expectations of personal and social responsibilities;
- A deficiency in academic achievement, as indicated by scores 2.0 standard deviations below the mean in measures of language, reading and math.
None of these indicators by itself shall be sufficient criterion for determination of a significant limited intellectual capacity. All three indicators shall be evident for the determination of this disability. Professional judgment shall be required for interpretation of scores and/or other findings.
CONNECT Listserv
The CONNECT (Connect to Networking, News and Encouragement for Caring Teachers) listserv is a place for teachers and service providers working with students with significant support needs (e.g. physical disabilities, autism, multiple disabilities, etc.) to find information, encouragement and networking opportunities. We know that many times those working with students with significant needs may be isolated and lack the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues or find the expertise they need in a timely and safe setting. This is a place to ask questions, have discussion and share ideas with those in the field that are having the same experiences. To subscribe, send your contact information to Gina Quintana at quintana_g@cde.state.co.us.
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Gina Quintana
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