Special Education

Special Services: Supporting Inclusive Student Success 

The Special Services Department ensures that every student, regardless of ability, has access to high-quality, inclusive education. Our core function is to remove barriers, provide supports, and partner with families and staff so all students can grow, learn, and succeed.

We help students by aligning individualized supports with the general education curriculum, building inclusive classrooms through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and fostering collaboration among general educators, specialists, paraeducators, and families. Our work emphasizes equity, high expectations, and continuous improvement, because every student is a general education student who deserves meaningful access and belonging.

How We Support Students and Families

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

• Provide inclusive instructional practices and collaborative teaching models

• Offer professional learning for staff on equity, UDL, and inclusive strategies

• Facilitate student voice and engagement, including student-led IEPs

• Partner with families through resources, professional development, and advisory groups

• Use data-driven reflection to improve student outcomes

Together, we build schools where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is essential, and every learner thrives.