I believe VGLA's are beneficial to the students who need them. Having taught 31 years, I have seen what happens when special education students and their teachers are not accountable for anything. At least, now the students and teachers do have objectives and are accountable for learning/teaching. Last year, I, as a classroom teacher, had 8 students who worked on VGLA's, and I believe they did learn. Granted, it was difficult collecting materials and finding work on their level. This year has been so much easier because I kept a notebook of materials I used for each objective last year. ( I only had 3 who qualified this year.) As they work in class, I keep a portfolio and use what I can in their books. They feel a sense of accomplishment too.