Activities are taught and practiced in the settings where they are most likely to occur. Social skills and communication skills are integrated within all four domains. The program provides students with a schedule of learning experiences that is representative of situations they will face in daily life. The program for students with mild retardation is located in selected elementary, middle, and high schools in the three administrative areas. To facilitate cooperative teaching, clusters or groups of classes have been established at each program site.
Principals supervise the staff at each school.
Instruction is provided for those students demonstrating the ability to transition into the general education setting by general education teachers in conjunction with special education teachers. Special education staff provide consultative services to facilitate and enhance student participation within the general education classroom. At the elementary school level, students receive instruction from both general and special education teachers as outlined in IEPs. A variety of opportunities for social interaction are offered via integration practices and through participation in extra curricular activities. At the middle school level, students may receive instruction from special education staff or may select classes form general course offerings that appropriately meet their academic and social needs.