Special Education

A student will be awarded special education services based on a Case Conference Committee decision. This committee shall consist of a general education teacher, a special education teacher, parents/ guardians, the student, an administrator, and any other provider of educational services. Placement in all of these courses will be determined at the Case Conference. Within the special education department, a student may take the following skill courses.

Algebra 1 Lab

Geometry Lab

Developmental Reading

Curriculum Tutoring

Resource

Pre-Vocational Education Work Program

Algebra 1 Lab: This semester-long course is designed to help students improve their math skills.  This course provides students with additional time to improve on the foundations needed for high school math coursework.  This must be a service listed in the student's IEP and taken during the same semester as Algebra.  (One elective credit per semester)   

Geometry Lab: This semester-long course is designed to help students improve their math skills.  This course provides students with additional time to improve on the foundations needed for high school math coursework.   This must be a service listed in the student's IEP and taken during the same semester as Geometry.  (One elective credit per semester)   

Developmental Reading: This semester-long course is designed to help students improve their reading skills by focusing on fluency, decoding skills, use of context cues, vocabulary development, and comprehension skills.  (One elective credit per semester)

Curriculum Tutoring:  This semester-long course is designed to provide a smaller setting for students to use in place of a study hall.  This structured environment allows the student to get academic assistance with assignments, organize materials, and have more time to complete tests, quizzes, or projects.  No credit is awarded for this class.

Resource: This semester-long course is designed to provide an even smaller setting for students to use in place of a study hall.  This structured environment allows the student to get behavioral support to develop positive relationships as well as assistance with assignments, organizing materials, and more time to complete tests, quizzes, or projects if necessary. No credit is awarded for this class.

Pre-Vocational Education Work Program: During the Junior and Senior years of high school, including summers, students will have the opportunity to receive elective credits for community work experience.  The number of credits earned per semester depends on the number of hours worked and verification from the employer by the department chair.  (Up to four credits per semester)

Partnerships Accelerating Community Education (PACE)

Through a case conference, a student may be eligible for the PACE Program, Partnerships Accelerating Community Education. This is a comprehensive program developed to prepare students for entry into the world of work. This program is designed for high school students with mild disabilities, who are unable to meet the End of Course requirements outlined by the Indiana Department of Education for a high school diploma. Students in this program must earn credits/units in functional academics which includes Career Ready coursework:  Applied English, Applied Math, Applied Science, Applied Social Studies, Applied Adult Roles and Responsibilities, Career Exploration and Information, 1 Health credit; 2 Physical Education credits; and one credit in Digital Apps and Responsibility. These courses DO NOT count as CORE 40 courses and will not allow students to graduate with an Indiana Diploma. Other options for our Juniors and Seniors include participation in a vocational program at Central Nine Career Center.  Students will also have the opportunity to receive credits for elective community work experience.  This will enrich the educational curriculum and add to their vocational experience.  Students enrolled in these classes will receive an Alternate Diploma and complete a Transition Portfolio.  

Comprehensive Intervention Program (CIP)

Through a case conference, a student may be eligible for the CIP Program, Comprehensive Intervention Program. This is a comprehensive program developed to meet the individual needs of students with more significant disabilities. The program is designed to meet the functional and vocational needs of each student and prepare them for independent living and the world of work.  Adapted Physical Education is a component of this program; adaptive physical education will be offered during the student’s freshman and sophomore year in the CIP program. Students in this program will receive an Alternate Diploma when they exit Franklin Central High School and have a Transition Portfolio completed.

Students may be offered services through our SPARC Center during their years of transition (18-22 years old).  The SPARC center is located on campus and focuses primarily on transition skills for independent living and vocational training.  Placement is determined through a case conference committee decision.