Special Education

The Special Education Department provides a full range of support services to students who require special assistance during the school day in their educational programs.  Help is designed specifically for a student’s individual needs.  Assistance is determined at a Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting where an Individual Education Program(IEP) will be prescribed that affords him/her a maximum degree of support while encouraging academic success, and social and emotional independence.  The special education support services of both high schools are utilized to service the needs of our students.  Listed below are programs offered in the Special Education Department.

STUDY SKILLS
¼-1 Credit
Grades 9-12

This course is designed to serve students with mild disabilities.  Students who attend study skills receive supportive assistance with all mainstream classes.  Students in this course learn to be better organized and work to improve areas such as note taking, test taking, and self-advocacy.  Communication between study skills teachers and mainstream teachers is ongoing.

FUNCTIONAL PROGRAM
1 Credit
Grades 9-12
Category 3

The objective of this program is to teach the students skills through academics that will be needed upon graduation.  These skills will assist the students in daily life and work situations, independent living and recreational activities.

LEARNING CENTER
1 Credit
Grades 9-12
Category 3

This program provides a highly structured classroom setting where students are given the opportunity to earn mainstream classes when individual behavioral goals and academic objectives are met.  A team approach is utilized.  Home/school communication and weekly groups provide feedback in regards to student performance on a regular basis.  An instructional aide monitors daily performance and serves as a vital link with regular education and special education teachers.

GOAL PROGRAM
1 Credit
Grades 9-12
Category 3

This program provides classes that meet the individual academic needs of each student. The curriculum closely follows the mainstream courses and meets the high school graduation requirements.  A structured behavioral program is utilized.  An instructional aide monitors the daily performance in regular education classes.  Communication between school and home will provide parents with feedback on a student’s academic and behavioral progress.