The contract ensures that the students will do well with their schoolwork, stay out of trouble in school, and show each other respect as they work together as a team. Students with learning disabilities are very creative individuals. They are often unable to express their ideas due to frustration over writing or speaking. My club's main objective is to offer them a non-threatening way to show their family and peers just how creative and intelligent they are. Everyone's ideas are included in some way.
Emphasis is placed on imagination and self-expression.
This is a fantastic way to help the students practice and meet some of their IEP goals in a functionally relevant manner. The students have an opportunity to meet children from other schools. Some, like themselves, have a learning disability, so they can share experiences. I evaluate the success of my project by several methods. I see how the students become excited while they learn about movie making.