Special Education
Programs
To meet the needs of all students at Seventh District, we
offer a variety of special programs. These programs are available
to students after an evaluation is completed by school officials.
Early Childhood Learning Support (EC) (Ages 3-5)
Students with IEPs in need of early childhood learning
support services are those students who demonstrate significant
delays that impact their ability to learn in the areas of
cognition, communication, social/emotional, motor and adaptive
skills. Services offered may include: a highly structured
learning environment, use of developmentally appropriate
practices, specialized instruction as identified by a student’s
IEP team, use of multi-sensory lesions, and positive behavioral
supports.
Delivery models include community based supports provided
in “natural environments,” such as the home
or childcare setting; inclusion in general education preschool/kindergarten
classes; and self-contained classes.
Inclusive Education (IE) (Grades 1-12)
Students with IEPs in need of inclusive education services
are those whose learning, communication, and/or behavioral
needs significantly impact academic achievement. Students
requiring these services have varied disabilities and multiple
needs that can be met in the general education setting with
support and related services. Services offered may include:
instruction in the general education curriculum with modifications,
small group pullout resource support, co-teaching, and consultation
with general education teachers.
Delivery models include inclusion in general education classes
for part of or all of the school day. Educational services
may occur in the general education classroom or students
may receive pullout services
Adapted Learning Support (ALS) (Grades 1-12)
Students with IEPs in need of adapted learning support
services are those whose complex learning needs impact their
academic achievement and their ability to make sufficient
progress toward IEP goals in the general education setting.
Services offered may include: adaptation and modification
to the general education curriculum, specialized instructional
strategies, and adjustments in pacing.
Delivery models include self-contained classes and inclusion
in general education classes for part of the school day,
as determined by the IEP.
Functional Academic Learning Support (FALS) (Grade
1—Age 21) Students with IEPs in need of
functional academic learning support are those who demonstrate
significant delays in measured intelligence, adaptive functioning,
communication and academic functioning. Services offered
may include: instruction in a functional life skills curriculum,
including personal management, community, recreation/leisure,
career/vocational, and communication/decision making. Students
are provided with extensive modification of objectives and
learning materials and more time to learn.
Delivery models include self-contained classes; public,
separate day school; or on college campuses.
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