Special Education and Support Services

Students will be enrolled in academic support based on the service hours delineated in their IEP  in order to practice and acquire the executive functioning and academic skills needed to meet their individualized IEP goals and objectives.  Identified students will work with a Special Education teacher to  gain the skills needed to be successfully independent in the general education curriculum. 

ANCHOR is a program for students identified through a formal process as needing an alternative setting for high school.  ANCHOR provides a highly personalized program of study and incorporates a “whole-child” focus into daily activities.  ANCHOR is delivered as a collaborative team effort by general education and student support staff, including school counselors and psychologist staff.

Students will acquire basic skills in reading, writing, mathematics and/or science based on individual IEP goals and objectives.  The intent is to prepare each student to become as independent as possible as he/she transitions to their post-secondary career and living environment.

Students will acquire competencies in the Independent Living Domain through classroom and community-based activities: maintaining personal living environment, personal hygiene, shopping for food, clothing and personal care items, preparing simple meals, caring for clothing, making personal appointments, utilizing recreation and leisure time, community mobility and managing personal finances.  Engage in social and civic activities within the community to practice interpersonal social skills in real life situations (i.e., restaurants, community service).

Students will develop skills and competencies necessary to gain future employment.  Grades 9 and 10 will participate in a series of exploratory in-school job placements.  Grades 11 and 12 will participate in more targeted vocational placements in the community.

Students will participate in seminars in preparation for post-secondary education and employment.  Depending on grades, activities will include exploration of occupations through interest inventories; create profile of strengths and work experiences; complete applications; and career portfolios that include but are not limited to resumes and references, in addition to job interviews.