School Programs
General Education
Your child will be educated in the same classroom as non-disabled peers. They will receive related services, such as physical therapy or counseling, in the classroom or in a separate location.
With Special Education Teacher Support Services
In a program with Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) your child will be educated in the same classroom as non-disabled peers. They will receive direct or indirect SETSS from a special education teacher. Your child's IEP may recommend:
- Direct SETSS
- Indirect SETSS
- A combination of the two
Direct SETSS
A special education teacher provides specially designed instruction part-time to a group of up to eight children. This may be in the general education classroom or somewhere else in the school.
Indirect SETSS
A special education teacher works with the general education classroom teacher to:
- Adjust the learning environment
- Modify instruction to meet students’ needs
Integrated Co-Teaching Services
Full or Part-time
Classrooms with Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) services include students with IEPs and students without IEPs. No more than 12 (or 40 percent) of the students in the class can have IEPs.
There are two teachers—a general education teacher and a special education teacher. The teachers work together to adapt materials and modify instruction to make sure the entire class can participate.
Special Class Services
Full or Part-time
Special Class (SC) services are provided in a self-contained classroom. All of the children in the class have IEPs with needs that cannot be met in a general education classroom. They are taught by special education teachers who provide specialized instruction.
In elementary and middle school, special classes have up to 12 students. In high school, special classes have up to 15 students. The students in the class are within a three-year age range and have similar educational needs.
Other Services
Students receiving SETSS, ICT, or SC services may also receive related services, assistive technology, or other supplementary aids and services, as necessary.
English Language Learner (ELL)
An English Language Learner (ELL) is a student who speaks a language other than English at home. This student needs extra help learning English.
Dual Language Bilingual Education (English and Spanish)
Our Dual Language Bilingual Education Program helps students become bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish. English-speaking and Spanish-speaking students learn together each day, building strong academic skills in both languages.
Students develop confidence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English and Spanish while learning about different cultures. English Language Learners receive support as they develop their English skills and may continue in the program after becoming proficient in English.
Through this program, students gain the skills they need to succeed in school and in an increasingly diverse world.
English as a New Language (ENL)
Our English as a New Language (ENL) Program supports students who are learning English. Students receive English language instruction from certified ENL teachers while also learning grade-level subjects such as English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
ENL services include support in the classroom and dedicated English language instruction to help students build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Home language supports and learning strategies are used to help students succeed in all subject areas.
The program helps students gain confidence in English, achieve academic success, and fully participate in school life. Students continue receiving support until they demonstrate English language proficiency.
