Division of Specialized Instruction
Self-Contained Classrooms
The BES classroom offers a therapeutic learning environment for students with emotional disabilities and is staffed with behavior technicians and paraprofessionals who are trained to support students with complex behavioral problems.
Communication & Education Support (CES)
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The CES classroom features an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) learning environment for students who have been identified with autism spectrum disorder and require intensive educational supports.
The ELS classroom provides full-time, early intervention for students with developmental delays or other health impairments.
The DHOH classroom provides deaf or hard of hearing students with the supports and skills they need to successfully learn alongside their typically developing peers.
The ILS classroom provides a modified curriculum to students who have been identified as having a cognitive or intellectual disability.
The MES classroom is staffed with direct nursing support for students with complex medical needs and intellectual or cognitive delays.
The SLS classroom provides intensive academic supports to students who have been identified with a specific learning disability or other disability to increase their access the general education curriculum.
The Vision program provides students with visual impairments the accommodations, supports and skills they need to successfully learn alongside their non-disabled peers.