Included are programs for students with hearing and speech impairments, mental retardation, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. Occupational and physical therapy programs are available. Services are available starting at grade 3. In addition, the district offers a Talent Academy for students with special abilities in dance, creative writing, drama, drawing, science and mixed media. Parents are charged a nominal fee.
Some schools also offer breakfast programs.
While 14 new schools have been built since 1990, overcrowding is a problem, especially at the high school level. Three new high schools will open between now and 2002. Until then, high schools are operating on extended schedules. Five elementary schools have moved to a four track year-round calendar to alleviate their overcrowding.