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While there is some slight variation from building to building and from level to level, the following are models of service currently available within the district. Pilot programs are identified as such. They are listed from least restrictive to most restrictive. For students whose needs cannot be met with in-district programs, the district contracts with outside agencies and private schools.
Early Childhood
Primary
Intermediate
Junior High
Early Childhood
First Steps Preschool Program (At-Risk Preschool) – Five ½ days per week, instruction concentrates on language development, pre-academic skills, motor and socialization skills
Speech-only services for preschoolers with mild to moderate speech/language disorders (walk-in program)
(Regular) Preschool with special education resource and paraprofessional support – Services provided either in private preschools or in the district's at-risk preschool program.
Self-contained special education preschool cross-categorical classroom with mainstreaming as appropriate
PrimaryGeneral Education Placement with resource services provided in the classroom
General Education placement with pull-out Instructional Reading/Math Program
Combination of pull-out instructional program with classroom based resource services
Self-Contained (Cross-Categorical) special classes in a segregated setting for more than 50% of the school day - either with or without mainstreaming opportunities as appropriate to the individual child
General Education Placement with resource services provided in the classroom
General Education placement with pull-out Instructional Reading Program (most often combined with classroom resource teacher support)
General Education placement with pull-out Instructional Math Program (most often combined with classroom resource teacher support)
Combination of pull-out instructional program with classroom based resource services
Co-taught classes: General education teacher with resource teacher and/or paraprofessional support (pilot program – one resource teacher in two fourth grade classrooms at High Point School)
Self-Contained (Cross-categorical) special classes (2) in a segregated setting for more than 50% of the school day - either with or without mainstreaming opportunities as appropriate to the individual child
General Education Placement with resource services provided in the classroom
General Education placement with pull-out Instructional Reading Program (most often combined with classroom resource teacher support)
General Education placement with pull-out Instructional Math Program (most often combined with classroom resource teacher support)
** Instructional reading/math programs may replace foreign language
General education placement with resource services provided in the classroom and resource room assignment (pilot) for one period per day (may also be combined with instructional reading/math programs)
Planning Center: a resource room intended to meet the needs of students with behavioral/emotional disorders; students may be scheduled there for the entire school year or for shorter periods of time (weeks to months) and for varying numbers of class periods (usually not more than one or two per day).
Co-taught classes (Pilot): General education teacher with resource teacher for Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies; paraprofessional support for specials (pilot program schoolwide at Jerling Jr. High for 2002-03 and 2003-04 school years) – may also include placement in resource room for one period per day.
Life Skills Program: Self-contained functional math and reading combined with self-help skills; 2–3 periods per day; remaining time in general education setting with support from paraprofessionals and a certified special education teacher as an inclusion facilitator.
Self-Contained (Cross-categorical) special classes in a segregated setting for more than 50% of the school day - either with or without mainstreaming opportunities as appropriate to the individual child
In addition to specific programs, the district provides the following services:
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Speech-language therapy
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Occupational therapy
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Physical therapy
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Counseling
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Nursing (administration of medications, first-aid, health plans for fragile students)
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Social work services
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Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Orientation and mobility training for visually impaired students
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Teacher of students with Vision Impairments
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Adapted physical education
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Parent training
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