SPECIAL EDUCATION

The South Glens Falls School District provides appropriate educational opportunities for those students with disabilities as determined by the district Committee on Special Education. The goals and objectives, accommodations and recommended services are designed to meet the individual needs of these students and are identified in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Depending upon the identified needs of the student, special education programs may include: integrated co-teaching, consultant teacher resource room, 15:1, 12:1:1 special classes or declassification services.

It is important to note in order to earn an Advanced Regents, Regents or local diploma, all special education students must meet the state’s graduation requirements. Please see page four of this Academic Program Guide for more details.

DIRECT CONSULTANT TEACHER

This service provides direct services for a minimum of two hours each week. The special education teacher will provide direct services to a student with a disability in the student’s regular education classes.

RESOURCE ROOM

This service is provided outside of the general education program. Each student with a disability requiring only resource room will receive 180 minutes of instruction per week in this program. This service is appropriate for students demonstrating a disability in Executive Functioning skills.

15:1 SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES

This program provides instruction to students who receive special education services in a self contained setting with a certified Special Education Teacher. These classes are composed of students with disabilities with similar needs who are pursuing a local or Regents diploma.

12:1:1 SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES

This program provides services to students with similar disabilities who require instruction in functional reading, writing and math. An internship component is included in grades 11-12. Students in this program are fulfilling requirements to earn a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential.

8:1:2 Social-Emotional Classrooms

Curriculum delivery consists of small-group, targeted instruction based on the Learning Standards, provided at a modified pace with built-in opportunities for repetition and practice of skills. Instruction is intensive and individualized.
Students may be mainstreamed for core academic instruction based upon individual strengths. Students should be mainstreamed for all electives/specials. Ongoing assessment is conducted to determine readiness for mainstreaming in general education.
Related services are provided as indicated on the student's IEP.
Psychological Counseling Services which includes an annual Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) screening.
Students benefit from frequent presets and changes in activities.

South Glens Falls Central School District

SPECIAL EDUCATION