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Autistic Support  services students who have a developmental disability significantly affecting their verbal and nonverbal communication skills and social interactions, impacting their ability to learn. The students receive supports in the areas of need along with integrated social skills training.
Learning Support Services for students whose primary need is for help in academic areas. Services are delivered in a curriculum-orientated format in grades K-12. Students receive support in areas appropriate to their needs.
Emotional Support Services serve students who are social, emotional and behavioral needs interfere with learning. Students are assisted with problem solving, interpersonal relationships, inappropriate behaviors and related academic difficulties.
Work Study Program serves eligible high school students through employment or a career experience in a hands-on manner. Through employment or a career experience, students are provided with the opportunity to make a more informed decision about their future plans.
Low Incidence and Significant Disabilities may be served in a variety of settings ranging from regular education through referral to state approved out-of-district programs. Out-of-district programs are designed to meet the student's degree of need whether educational, emotional or physical, that require a more intensive and restrictive program.
Speech and Language Support Services serve students who have impairments in speech and/or language that interfere with learning or communication.
Gifted Support Services serve students who demonstrate outstanding intellectual and creative ability. Services encourage and challenge higher level thinking skills, creativity and enriched learning experiences with the student's grade level general curriculum.
RELATED SERVICES
Services provided to an exceptional student in addition to classroom instruction that support the student. Appropriate related services are determined by the IEP Team, and may include:
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Hearing Services
• Vision Services
• Therapeutic Interventions (Social-Emotional)
• Speech and Language Therapy
• School Health Services
• Counseling Services
• Special Transportation

 
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