The Department of Special Education provides a continuum of educational services to students with diverse needs. Emphasis is placed on educating students to their fullest potential by preparing them for inclusion in an integrated society. Through the Team process, an Individual Educational Plan is developed that addresses the needs of the student in the least restrictive environment. Co-teaching is expected to occur in the areas of English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Students may participate in direct service at two levels depending upon needs as addressed in the Individualized Educational Plan.
Services range from two periods to seven periods daily.
For students who are mainstreamed, there exists an on-going effective communication network between regular and special education staff. An intensive reading, language arts and writing program for identified students whose language based skills are significantly below average for their age and ability. Word attack skills, strategies, spelling - as well as writing clear informational sentences and paragraphs will be emphasized. Spellcheckers and adapted software technology will be used as tools to develop broader writing skills. The students will be exposed to many levels of reading for comprehension, discussion and writing.