Tim Herbert Department Head tim.herbert@ops.org 531-299-5501 Michelle Kiel School Psychologist michelle.kiel@ops.org 531-299-8453
Diana Arp Speech Pathologist diana.arp@ops.org 531-299-3767 Evan Block evan.block@ops.org 531-299-5511 Andrea Ericksen andrea.ericksen@ops.org 531-299-5505 Anne Guldemond anne.guldemond@ops.org 531-299-5507
Jamie Hendricks jamie.hendricks@ops.org 531-299-5506 Jerry Kreber gerald.kreber@ops.org 531-299-5509
Ainsley Kumar ainsley.kumar@ops.org 531-299-5504 Ann Manford ann.manford@ops.org 531-299-5512
Schaun Morgan schaun.morgan@ops.org 531-299-5503 Malynda Olson malynda.olson@ops.org 531-299-5505
Lindsay Rosenthal lindsay.rosenthal@ops.org 531-299-5425 Andrew Thompson andrew.thompson@ops.org 531-299-5513
Christina Todalen christina.todalen@ops.org 531-299-5502
The goal of Special Education services is to provide students with verified disabilities learning opportunities in the least restrictive environment, allowing maximum participation in general education settings. The student’s IEP team identifies services and supports that are needed for participation and progress in the general curriculum. A continuum of services are available ranging from self contained classrooms to full participation in general education courses with special education support. Contact your IEP case manager or building Special Education Department Head for further information.
Students with disabilities have a variety of course options at the high school level. The intent is to provide the maximum amount of participation in the general education setting through strategic interventions, collaborative teaching and direct instruction. Regular district assessments are administered. Students may participate in:
Students with more severe disabilities may participate in an alternate curriculum focusing on alternate standards and functional living skills. Most instruction for these students is provided by a special education teacher in the core areas with the students participating in general education classes and activities as appropriate. Progress is measured using the state alternate assessment. Students receive an adjusted diploma. mnb
Resource
This program serves students with a variety of disabilities. Special education staff provides interventions, accommodations and modifications that support the students’ participation and progress in the general curriculum.
Alternate Curriculum Program
This program serves students with cognitive disabilities who require instruction focused on functional academic, social and vocational training. Students participate in this program because of the severity of their disabilities and the amount of support required to meet their individual needs. Students also participate in integrative classes and activities with their general education peers as appropriate.
Behavior Skills Program
This program focuses interventions on the social, emotional and behavioral needs of students while providing instruction to support the students’ participation and progress in the general curriculum. Behavior intervention plans are individualized to meet the needs of each student. Students are integrated into general education classrooms whenever possible.
Hearing Impaired Program
This program serves students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Signing Exact English (SEE II) is the communication system used for instruction as well as with visual support for other students. Students participate in the general education curriculum with the support of sign language interpreters. Students also receive enhanced vocabulary and language development instruction.
Work Experience Program
Work-based experiences foster adult employment success for all youth, particularly for those with disabilities. Exposing youth with disabilities to work-based experiences helps them in identifying their career interests in building self-confidence. In addition, it provides an opportunity for them to learn about workplace culture and expectations and to make what they are learning in school more meaningful through real-world applications. This program is designed for high school students who are enrolled in any of the Special Education Programs and have earned 24 credits or are 17 years old.
Speech-Language Therapy Program
Speech-language therapy is available to students with diagnosed speech and/or language problems. Grade and credit options relate to the time commitment made by the student. Services are also available for students with visual impairments or acoustical handicaps and/or physical handicaps.
Speech-language therapy is available to students with diagnosed speech and/or language problems. Grade and credit options relate to the time commitment made by the student. Services are also available for students with visual impairments or acoustical handicaps and/or physical handicaps. Course Descriptions (PDF)