Around 85% - 90% of our students with disabilities currently use online learning at some level. As a result, many of these students follow the same plan as their peers. Special education teachers work with all teachers to make sure the content is accessible and accommodated for each individual student when needed. Special education teachers may also assign supplemental activities for the student to continue working on their Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives. However, we do have some students that have greater needs and may not be able to access online learning. For these students, special education teachers will create alternative printed activities that can go home. These hands-on activities will be ones that parents can do with their child to ensure students continue to work on their IEP goals and access the curriculum.
Students receiving related services, such as speech therapy, will resume services once school is back in session and/or may have the opportunity to participate in virtual therapy sessions to the greatest extent possible.
The ACS Special Education Department is available for support. Please contact Exceptional Services Coordinator Dr. Jessica Lynn with questions or needs.