Special Schools Makayla Nichols EDU 201 October 25

Special Schools Makayla Nichols EDU 201 October 25, 2015

Public Law 94 -142 Passed in 1975. Guaranteed a free appropriate public education to each child with a disability with four purposes: (1) to assure that all children with disabilities have available to them … a free appropriate public education which emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs; (2) to assure that the rights of children with disabilities and their parents … are protected; (3) to assist States and localities to provide for the education of all children with disabilities; (4) to assess and assure the effectiveness of efforts to educate all children with disabilities.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – (I. D. E. A. ) Idea is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. It governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6. 5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. It has two parts to it; Part B and Part C. Children and youth (ages 3 -21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B. Infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth-2) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C.

Individualized Education Program – (I. E. P. ) It is defined as a plan, required for every student covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), specifying instructional goals, services to be provided, and assessment techniques for evaluating progress. Two things must happen before a child can get special education services, and therefore, be eligible for an IEP: (1) an evaluation and (2) a decision. IEPs are designed to meet childrens’ unique needs. That means that every IEP will look different. But by law, all IEPs must contain certain elements including: (1) a child’s present level of educational performance (PLOP) (2) the results of your child’s evaluations and tests (3) Special education and related services to be provided (4) Accommodations and modifications (5) an explanation of how much a child will participate in general education classes and extracurricular activities

John F. Miller school Motto: All Children Can Learn They provide special education programming and services for students with specialized needs, ages 3 -22 years. Part of their mission: We are committed to the following beliefs. . . That all students have the ability to learn and should be given the opportunity to reach their maximum potential and develop as much self-sufficiency and independence as possible… Students who attend John F. Miller are students with multiple impairments; including severe/profound mental challenges and at least one additional eligibility category, such as health impairment, orthopedic impairment, visual impairment, and/or traumatic brain injury. Students receive Speech/Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Health Services, as determined in their IEP.

Helen J. Stewart school Motto: Helen J. Stewart School. . . Where Life Is Special It is a special education school serving students with significant intellectual disabilities and other secondary disabilities who range in age from 6 -22 years old. Mission Statement: Helen J. Stewart provides students with learning activities to develop daily living, vocational, communication, social and functional academic skills. We believe the use of a comprehensive Community Based Instruction program is essential to the generalization of these skills. Students who attend here got help with specialized instruction in daily living, functional academics, vocational, communication, behavioral, and transitional needs. Helen J. Stewart has specialists for music, art, transition services, and adaptive physical They utilize the latest technology to support the specialized curriculum needs of students in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, communication, selfhelp, and life skills goals. Technology is implemented with students on an individual basis.

Miley Achievement Center This is a special school servicing students from 3 -21 years of age. Their focus is on students who are affected by emotional and/or behavioral disorders. Mission: to ensure all students who have serious emotional disturbance will benefit from their education academically, socially and vocationally; by receiving direct instruction and community experience. The focus is to prepare students for life’s journey by providing them a sound academic program, social skill instruction, self-management and responsibility training through the establishment of a strong foundation from which they can build and establish their lives as contributing members of society. They utilize a counseling base for instruction, and students are empowered to make better choices for themselves and build self-esteem skills through encouragement and self-reflection.

Variety Motto: Reaching For The Stars Their schools usually has between 130 and 150 students, serving students with severe behavioral issues at their comprehensive campuses. Mission: to provide a positive and safe educational environment that promotes learning and literacy. All school experiences increase acquisition of skills, student knowledge, and character with commitment to assure the least restrictive environment. Each classroom also has a private outdoor patio for students to use as a calming area and get fresh air, along with several outdoor areas.

Homebound Instructional Services provides instruction to general and special education students who are ill or injured and unable to attend school. Teachers actually travel to the student’s residence after hours to provide direct, one-on-one instruction for elementary students and those with specialized educational needs as determined through an IEP. On the other hand, general education students, grades 6 thru 12, receive direct instruction via Distance Education utilizing Saba-Centra (interactive computer), independent study, and Compass Learning. Their services are provided for a minimum of 15 consecutive school days as determined by a qualified physician.

Least Restrictive Environment Definition: A learning environment that, to the maximum extent possible matches the environment experienced by nondisabled students. This has to do with inclusion, and trying not to mainstream SPED students simply because they have a disability. When this way of learning is used, the special education teachers just come to the regular class to perform special teaching with the students who need it, rather than going to another classroom.