WELCOME TO THE SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The Special Education Department Mission is to provide support, instruction, and guidance that empowers students to achieve their goals so that they can be as independent as possible in their adult lives.
It is the goal of the special education department for students to participate to the maximum extent possible in the general education environment. To that end, students in special education may receive:
- Accommodations and modifications to the general educational environment listed in the IEP to address disabilities and deficits
- Individualized and evidence-based instruction in small-group settings that seeks to build the student’s skills
- A supported Resource course in which students can receive organizational help and assistance on assignments
- Coordination with outside agencies that can provide services to help students be more successful
- Case management from a Special Education teacher who can coordinate with families, provide oversight for the student, report on a student’s performance and goal progress, and support a student’s transition to adult life
The Special Education Department Curriculum:
| Courses | # of semesters | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2 | 1 |
| Math | 2 | 1 |
| Health | 1 | .5 |
| World History | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. History/Govt. | 2/1 | 1/.5 |
| Art | 2 | 1 |
| Step I/II | 2 | 1 |
| Resource | 2 | 1 |
| Daily Living | 2 | 1 |
| Physical Science | 2 | 1 |
| Life Science | 2 | 1 |
The Special Education Department Instructors:
|
Mr. Levi Derber |
Ms. Allie Keinath |
|
Mrs. Jackie Ugolini |
Mr. Blake Slutz |
The Special Education Department Aides:
|
Mrs. Janet Thompson |
Mrs. Miranda Brockman |
|
Mrs. Jodi Trager |
Bryna Coop |
|
Mrs. Josie Lauth |
Mrs. Brenda Westmoreland |