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EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN <br /> Exceptional Children Self-Contained Comments and Recommendations <br /> Rooms Standard Programs for exceptional children vary greatly,depending <br /> Square Footage on local factors. Spaces must be planned to accommo- <br /> Typically 8 to 12 students will require a minimum of date educational programs identified in educational speci- <br /> 100 sq. ft.each. fications.The local factors often result in spaces which <br /> are larger than the minimum requirements. <br /> Exceptional Children Resource <br /> Spaces for exceptional children should be integrated into <br /> Rooms Standards planned areas for other programs. <br /> Square Footage <br /> (See Small-group rooms) If resource rooms are clustered around a shared com- <br /> mon area, they may be smaller. <br /> Care should be taken to ensure that the characteristics of <br /> Lighting Standard fluorescent lighting do not adversely affect children with <br /> Footcandtes certain disabilities. <br /> 60-70 <br /> Programs serving exceptional children may also require <br /> cooking areas,toilets,bath/shower rooms and laundries. <br /> Warm water is required. <br /> Wet Areas Standard <br /> Wet area requirements are the same as regular classrooms Wet areas should include a sink mounted in a counter- <br /> i` <br /> except certain programs will require an instructional area top for instructional use.The location of the sink should <br /> with water in both classrooms and resource rooms. allow maximum student participation.Storage designed <br /> for instructional supplies and student projects should be <br /> in this area.Coat and book storage may be located else- <br /> where. <br /> Ceiling Heights Standards Classrooms for hearing impaired programs will require <br /> Room Size Ceiling Heights special acoustical treatment of the finishes,the mechani- <br /> 850 sq. ft. and less 9'-4" cal system and possibly the lighting ballasts. <br /> 851-1,200 sq. ft. 10'-0" <br /> Mobile classrooms 8'-0" Minimum requirements for handicapped accessibility as <br /> outlined in the North Carolina State Building Code may <br /> not be adequate for special education programs. <br /> Windows Standards <br /> Resource rooms occupied by one group for more than Equip classrooms with a communication system for in- <br /> two hours and all self-contained rooms must have win- formation and emergency use. <br /> dows.Window sill heights must be low enough to pro- , <br /> vide a view for students who will spend some timb on <br /> floor mats. <br /> N <br /> • 9 <br />