The saturation point will have a major impact on the ability to mainstream a special education student. More behavior problems. In some cases teachers have reverted to 45 minute periods. Response not clear. Notice that Exeter has almost eliminated the special education program for most students.
Students are to be mainstreamed only when they are ready.
The Effect of the Longer Periods on Communications with Parents. The material to be learned in intensive scheduling is presented at twice the rate of a traditional 7 or 8 period day. Students can get into difficulty twice as fast. A unit may be covered in just 3-4 days. By the time the support teacher has become aware of the student's difficulty, the student may be behind on up to 6 or 8 units of work.