Marana Unified School District Inspiring students to learn today & lead tomorrow. MENU Home Academics Exceptional Student Services (Special Ed) Program Inspire EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES (SPECIAL ED) Exceptional Student Services Homepage Play & Learn Preschool ABLE Program Program Inspire Referral Process Initial Placement Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Parental Rights Eligibility Definitions Extended School Year Least Restrictive Environment Physical Therapy Wheelchair Standards Letter Rosa's Law PROGRAM INSPIRE Program Inspire is part of the continuum of special education services offered by the Marana Unified School District that provides an innovative, educationally rewarding, and safe environment for students with severe emotional and behavioral needs (ED). This is a temporary placement by the IEP team using the following strategies: Low staff to student ratios Specialized curriculum and resources designed to meet each student’s unique academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs A therapeutic and trauma informed classroom Program Inspire may be a suitable placement option for students with emotional disabilities who struggle with integration into a typical school-based special education program, or for students whose behavioral needs can be more appropriately addressed in a smaller and more controlled environment. This placement is temporary with defined exit criteria using a therapeutic transition back into the school setting with special education support. PROGRAM INSPIRE: FURTHER INFORMATION Exceptional Student Services Department CONTACT INFO Sarah Kacer - Elementary & Secondary Program Inspire Principal 7651 N Oldfather Tucson, AZ 85741 (520) 682-2348 Linda Nunez - Special Education Teacher Secondary Program Inspire (520) 352-7015 Meagan Brown - Special Education Teacher Elementary Program Inspire (520) 352-2421 ext 6449 BUS ROUTES SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR FOOD SERVICES MUSD CONNECTION PAYMENT CENTER STAFF DIRECTORY COVID-19 WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY CONTACT US NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY EMPLOYEE CENTER 11279 W. Grier Road, Marana, AZ 85653 Phone: 520-682-3243 Fax: 520-682-2421 SITE MAP TOP The Marana Unified School District, in collaboration with parents and community, will challenge all students to achieve academic and personal excellence in a rigorous, relevant and supportive learning environment. Terms of UseBlackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.