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Special education is instruction that is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of students who have disabilities. Special education is provided at not cost to the parents and can include special education instruction in the classroom, at home, or other out of district setting such as a hospital or institution. Children with disabilities are eligible for special education and related services when they meet the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA provides 13 disability categories under which a child may be found eligible for special education or related services.
Transition Consultation Services is a direct service available to all special needs junior and seniors who are pursuing Regents/Local diplomas, CDOS or SACC Credential Certificates. Services include orientation and referral to adult/ postsecondary services such as service coordination, ACCESSVR (vocational rehabilitation) and support services in college campuses.
Special Education Programs
· Consultant services (20:1)
· Resource Room (5:1)
· Integrated Co-Teaching (12:1)
· Special Class Learning Center (15:1:1)
· Social Development —Mental Health (12:1:2)
· Life Skills (12:1:2)
· Intensive Skills (12:1:2)
· Social Development—Academic (12:1:2)
· Social Development—Behavior/Social Skills (12:1:2)
CONSULTANT SERVICES (20:1)
This service is provided as a direct and/or an indirect service to students in grades 9 through 12. Collaboration between the general education teacher and the special education teacher focuses on the needs of the students and the ways to improve skills necessary for success in the general education classroom. Students in this program are fulfilling requirements to earn a local/regents diploma.
RESOURCE ROOM (5:1)
This service is provided outside of the general education program. Instructional groups consist of a maximum of five students for up to five periods per week daily. This program is appropriate for identified students demonstrating academic delays as well as organizational and time management difficulties. Students in this program are fulfilling requirements to earn a local/regents diploma.
SPECIAL CLASS LEARNING CENTER (15:1:1)
This program provides services to students who require intense academic support to improve skills in core areas necessary to earn a local/regents diploma. Each student is programmed into small, structured classes to meet the state mandated diploma requirements.
INTEGRATED CO-TEACHING CLASSES (12:1)
For those special education students who require additional support in the mainstream there are a variety of classes offered in the four core subject areas. In grades 9 and 10 a seminar class provides additional support for reteaching, preteaching and intensive reading support. These classrooms offer the support of a special education teacher to provide academic assistance including program accommodations and testing accommodations
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL CLASS (12:1:2)
This program provides services to students with emotional, mental health, anxiety and/ or learning disabilities whose behaviors interfere with their ability to be successful in general education classes. Counseling which addresses emotional regulation and/or behavior can be a component of the program. Students in this program are fulfilling requirements to earn a local/regents diploma.
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