SY26-27 Self-Contained Classrooms

DCPS provides special education services for students with disabilities ages 3 through 22 who qualify for services. To learn more, click here.

Classroom Name

Grade Level

Description

Behavior & Education Support (BES)

3-12

Support for academic, social, and emotional needs
Behavior Technician support
Instruction and support in the core academic areas: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and Social Studies or History

Communication & Education Support (CES)

PS/PK-12

Support for language, sensory, and communication needs
Instruction and support in the core academic areas: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and Social Studies or History

Early Learning Support (ELS)

PS/PK-2

Support for problem solving (understanding), communication, social emotional, motor and adaptive skills
Instruction and support in the core academic areas: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and Social Studies or History

Independence & Learning Support (ILS)

3-12

Support for problem solving (understanding), academics, and daily living skills
Instruction and support in the core academic areas: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and Social Studies or History

Medical & Education Support (MES)

PS/PK-12

Support for complex medical needs
Nurses in the classroom support students’ medical needs during the school day
Instruction and support that meets each student's learning and medical needs in the core academic areas: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and Social Studies or History

Specific Learning Support (SLS)

3-12

Support for academic, organization and learning skills
Instruction and support in the core academic areas: English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and Social Studies or History