SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

The Special Education Department offers programs designed for students with a variety of special needs. These programs provide access to the core curriculum for students who require assistance beyond the regular classroom.  Programs offered through the department include the Resource Specialist Program.  Students must complete graduation requirements in the least restrictive environment possible.  An Individual Education Plan Team determines placement in the program.  Within the IEP, long term goals, short-term objectives and specialized courses of study are assigned. All Special Needs curriculum is articulated with the general education curriculum. The district standards for all core classes are followed as closely as possible.

Study Skills

Grade Level   ■ 9   ■ 10   ■ 11   ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisite: Active IEP or Administrative Placement

The Study Skills courses are offered with the Special Education Department for students having a specific learning problem area.   Study Skills provides instructional planning, special instruction, tutorial assistance, and other services to individuals with exceptional needs in the regular classrooms as specified in the Individual Education Plan for each student.

Math-Modified

Grade Level   ■ 9   ■ 10   ■ 11   ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisite:   Active IEP or Administrative Placement

Theme based instruction is used to blend strands of algebra and geometry at a modified pace.  Emphasis is placed on real life applications of the concepts.  Topics include graph analysis, real numbers and variables, equations, polynomials and probability.  Integrated Math Modified is articulated with the general education curriculum.  District standards for all core classes are followed.  

English-Modified

Grade Level   ■ 9   ■ 10   ■ 11   ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisite:   Active IEP or Administrative Placement

The students will participate in a curriculum that has been developed in accordance with the English Language Arts content standards, sequenced according to learner needs and abilities. The established content goals for general education students in literature, writing, listening and speaking are important for special education students to access and experience; these opportunities for exposure are incorporated with an emphasis upon skill development to provide increased opportunities for special education learners to master content along with acquisition of necessary skills in reading fluency, comprehension, writing and writing conventions. The students will be presented with content-rich material designed to be consistent with their learning styles and pace.