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Overview
Diagnostic Program: Elementary and Middle School
Serves special education students referred to The Community School by their school districts due to emotional and/or behavioral needs that impedes learning. Students are placed in the diagnostic program for approximatelyeight weeks. A multi-disciplinary staff, including a special education teacher, school psychologist, social worker, behavioral specialist and/or mental health professional observe behaviors, develop interventions and a behavior support plan. The parent is also part of this team. Academic and social skills are assessed and an Evaluation Report is created. An IEP is developed with the parents and school district representatives. Determination of necessary supplementary aids and services and the location of these supports are made at the conclusion of this process. Linda Lomas, Supervisor
Emotional Support: Elementary and Middle School Provides full-time special education program with on-site mental health supports for elementary and middle students with emotional and behavior disorders at the Collingdale Community School. Individualized programs emphasize academic skill development in language arts, math, social studies and science. Counseling and instruction in social skills and problem-solving teach children to deal constructively with interpersonal issues.
Linda Lomas, Supervisor
Diagnostic Class: Secondary School Provides students who are identified as needing special education students supports and services or students who have a suspected disability. Students are referred to The County Alternative School by their school districts due to disruptive or self-destructive behaviors that impede progress. Students are placed in the Diagnostic Class for approximately an eight-week period of orientation, observation, psycho-educational assessment, psychiatric evaluation, academic and vocational instruction, and emotional support assessment. Information compiled during this time is shared with the student, family, and school districts. Determination of necessary supplementary aids and services, and the location of these supports are made at the conclusion of this process. Vacant, Supervisor
Emotional Support: Secondary School Provides full-time special education program with on-site mental health services for secondary students at The County Alternative School. Individualized academic programs emphasize skill development in language arts, math, social studies and science. Students receive a high school academic program, a part-time vocational program, a structured behavior management system
Vacant, Supervisor |
