Public school integration of severely handicapped students
Nick Certo, Norris G. Haring, Robert York
Public school integration of severely handicapped students
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Rational Issues and Progressive Alternatives
by Nick Certo, Norris G. Haring, Robert York
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know that kids with special needs can learn right alongside everyone else in public schools? This book shows how schools make sure every student gets the help they need to shine. It’s about breaking barriers and opening doors, but there’s still a lot to figure out.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the integration of students with severe intellectual disabilities into mainstream public schools, discussing educational laws, social and economic factors, and tailored teaching strategies. It is appropriate for middle-grade readers and offers insight into inclusive education practices and individualized planning for children with special needs. Parents should note the focus on educational policy and support systems rather than fictional storytelling.
Why we rated Public school integration of severely handicapped students 12LT
Public school integration of severely handicapped students is written at a Level 7 reading level across 331 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Public school integration of severely handicapped students works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Public school integration of severely handicapped students as 12LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Public school integration of severely handicapped students explores disability representation, education, social justice, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about disability representation, education, social justice.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0933716354
- Pages
- 331
- Publisher
- Brookes Publishing Company
- Published
- 1984
- Type
- Nonfiction