Student Support Services

The Special Education Department comprises highly qualified staff dedicated to the education and inclusion of students with learning differences. Special Education Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Registered Behavioral Therapists, and Related Services specialists provide a wide array of services to students including, but not limited to, co-taught General Education classes, inclusion support, small group Special Education classes, curricular modifications, and consultation/collaboration with General Education staff.

The mission of the Department is to provide a safe, supportive, and equitable learning environment that meets the educational needs of the individual student in the least restrictive environment. In addition, staff provides individualized support and assistance to students with learning differences by focusing on students' unique strengths as they become competent, self-determined, and curious learners. Their self-advocacy and independence will also increase by heightening students’ perspective, reflective, and critical thinking abilities.

Specialized programming is also available to students through the SAIL (Students Achieving Independent Living) program and YACHT Academy (Young Adult Career/Community Home Management Training), providing more intense academic support to students with cognitive and transition programming needs. In all programs, students access services as determined appropriate and necessary by the Team and outlined in the Individualized Education Program (IEP), working toward the ultimate goal of a successful transition to appropriate post-secondary opportunities.