Building a full service school. Comprehensive programs are inclusive of all students, regardless of their emotional, intellectual, social, or physical needs. The school refers students with special needs to participate in the after-school program. The local fire department builds a sidewalk in a park nearby to make sure that a student in a wheelchair can participate in all the program activities. University undergraduate and graduate students majoring in foreign languages plan international events, including food and costumes.
University students earn class credit for their contributions to the program.
The program staff makes arrangements for students who are enrolled at other school sites in special education programs to be bussed to their home school so they can participate in the program. The program coordinator hires some of the program staff for the summer program from a pool of special education teachers who have shown interest in the program. The district recruits a special-needs school to participate as a program site. The district contributes extra funds for transportation at the program site. Students work on an individually designed transition program to improve stamina.