We are excited about serving you this year. We have many service delivery options available to meet the needs of your child. Below is a short summary of the special education classes.

SPECIAL DAY CLASS - These classes provide instruction in language arts, math, science, history and study skills. Students in this program may also have a general education core or elective class.

FUNDAMENTAL  ACADEMIC   CURRICULUM TRACT    (FACT)
This program provides instruction in functional academics and strives to help every student reach his or her learning potential, rather than concentrating on the core curriculum standards of the district.

RESOURCE SPECIALIST PROGRAM - These classes provide instruction in language arts and math, as well as support for general education classes. Students in this program use the same curriculum as the general education classes.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PROGRAM - This program provides small group instruction to those students identified as requiring speech and language services.

All of our special education teachers strive to provide educational services tailored to the individual needs of your student. In addition to remediation in math, reading and written language, we emphasize positive learning experiences and development of good study skills.

In order to assist your son or daughter we offer these suggestions:

• Make sure your student comes to school with the materials required by his/her teachers. Supplies are listed in the agenda book. Offer to get new supplies of paper, pencils and pens every few months.
• Request to see the agenda book and insist your child use it. Many teachers have routine assignments that can be written down in advance.
• Urge your student to study for at least one hour each day. Students who have no written assignments should study notes , read silently, or clean up their notebooks and backpacks.
• Provide a study area. Ask to see all completed assignments.
• Volunteer to review with your student.
• Praise your student for good study habits. Studying is hard work!

We hope to be in touch with each of you this year. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 378-6302 and leave a message.  We will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you.

Special Day Class:  Catherine Cable

FACT Class:  Leslie McCormick

Resource Specialist:  Dorene Reed

Speech and Language Specialist:  Carla Tade

School Psychologist:  Sandra Murphy

Adaptive Physical Education Specialist: Bill Finnerty