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Special Education
Special Education services are provided in a variety of settings. Eligibility for each level of service is determined by an IEP-Team (Individual Education Plan-Team) decision and by mandated state and federal regulations. For each student receiving special education services, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed by an IEP-Team which addresses individual student strengths and weaknesses as well as educational, vocational, and transitional needs. Appropriate classroom placement is then determined by IEP-Team decision.
Students who meet criteria for consultation/direct services are placed in regular education classes. The special education staff provides consultation opportunities to the regular classroom teacher to aid in designing and implementing an individualized program for the student including appropriate materials and instructional strategies. Such consultation is provided through direct contact with the classroom teacher.
The resource program is designed to provide modified educational opportunities to students who meet defined criteria. Placement in resource level classes is optimal for the student whose learning style/ability demands a more structured and smaller-sized classroom. The overall goal within the Resource curriculum is to strengthen and enhance reading skills/comprehension and reasoning skills.
9392 Job Skills IEP-Team placement; 16 years of age or older Students in this program function in a job setting that coordinates academic skills with a real life job experience.
9408 Wilson Reading IEP-Team placement Wilson Reading is a specialized reading program that teaches students the structure of words and language through a carefully sequenced twelve-step program addressing the individual reading deficits of each learner.
94080 Gateway English IEP-Team placement This course is designed to assist students in compensating for reading, spelling and language deficiencies or learning disabilities. The objectives in the Tennessee End-of-Course and Gateway tests are addressed. Students are placed by IEP-Team decision. Students may complete four years of English at the Resource level.
94081 Employment Reading IEP-Team placement Basic reading skills are offered to students in the resource setting. Objectives for the Tennessee Competency Test and Gateway tests are also addressed in this class since students may receive English credit for the class.
94083 Gateway Mathematics IEP-Team placement Individualized instruction is presented pertaining to skills necessary for independent daily living and to remediate discrepancies in defined math skill areas. Additionally, for those students determined by IEP-Team decision to take the Tennessee End-of-Course and Gateway tests, objectives presented in those tests are addressed.
94084 Occupational Mathematics IEP-Team placement Occupational Mathematics is designed to teach basic math skills in relationship to everyday living skills. Math skills are integrated with hands-on learning and calculator skills.
94085 Life Science IEP-Team placement; 9th or 10th grade Life Science is offered to prepare students for foundations of the Gateway Biology Test in the resource setting.
94086 Government/Economics IEP-Team placement; 12th grade Government addresses the principles of American government. The importance of voting, good citizenship and issue awareness are stressed. Economics addresses functional economic skills for students including budgeting, money management, job applications, income taxes, and skills for independent living. Textbooks are used in both classes with homework assigned to reinforce classwork.
94087 Physical Science IEP-Team placement; 11th grade This class includes a well-rounded introduction and developmental study of physical science. Students participate in a variety of activities that provide definition and understanding of daily living experiences.
94088 PAES I IEP-Team placement The PAES (Practical Assessment Exploration System) is a comprehensive curriculum operating in a simulated work environment. Four basic career development areas are addressed: business/marketing, home consumer science, industrial technology, and manipulatory processing and production. 94089 U.S. History IEP-Team placement; 11th grade The regular education history curriculum is followed while considering the ability of the individual student. Maps are an integral part of the curriculum. Students are required to keep a notebook, are given homework assignments, and are required to pass tests and quizzes which are prepared for individual ability levels.
940810 Gateway Biology IEP-Team placement; 10th grade The curriculum is integrated to address the Gateway Biology Test objectives in a resource setting.
940811 PAES II IEP-Team Placement PAES provides the foundation for school-to-work transition plans.
940812 Directed Study IEP-Team placement Supplemental preparation for the three Gateway exams is provided in this class.
9433 Comprehensive Development Class (CDC) IEP-Team placement CDC is a self-contained special education class offering life skill instruction. Students participate in the general curriculum as much as possible.
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