The Special Education Department will provide instruction in academic areas as well as support and assistance. The IEP process will assist in developing accommodations to help students meet the challenges of the high school structure and curriculum. Types of service delivery are described below. Course availability may vary from year to year.
Teacher Consultant Services are provided for students enrolled in all general education classes with no daily special education support. The Teacher Consultant provides support and assistance for these students by seeing them 2-3 times per month for consult or to help with needed accommodations (writing help, tests read, etc). Other services include consulting with parents, classroom teachers and counselors.
Co-taught classes in the academic core areas (English, mathematics, science, social studies): Special education teachers work in the regular education classroom with a regular education teacher to provide support and accommodation to the students on an individualized basis. The availability of the co-taught class is determined each year by a number of factors including the number of requests for each class and teacher availability.
Self Contained : Categorical self-contained classroom leading to a Certificate of Completion.
Special Education Contacts:
Matt Workman, Teacher Consultant & Department Chair 254-6661
Kendra Wright-Baker, School Social Worker 254-6462
Matt Cook, Assistant Principal (A-G) 254-6433
Michael Kennedy, Assistant Principal (H-O) 254-6454
Ashlee Buchholz, Assistant Principal (P-Z) 254-6435
STUDY SKILLS | Semester Long | 9th-12th
Study Skills is a class that is offered to support the student in his/her academics. Students will be expected to participate in various activities that support, enhance, and broaden their education. Activities include study skills, career exploration, post-high school options, and employment readiness. This course may be repeated.