The goal of the Special Education program is to assist our students in becoming informed, responsible, independent workers and adults. This goal is accomplished through a team (IEP team) effort whereby students, parents, and special education staff plan and program to meet each student's individual learning needs. This is done at a Planning & Placement Team (PPT) meeting.

A collaborative teaching approach is provided through team classes on a regular basis. Students are enrolled in regular education classes where a special education instructor cooperatively teaches the class with the regular education instructor. This collaborative teaching between two instructors is geared toward supporting the student's success in the regular classroom.

A Resource Program is offered to all special education students. The program provides students assistance in the completion of on-going academic assignments, emphasizes organization and encourages the development of self advocacy skills, in order for the students to be successful in a high school environment and transition smoothly into the adult community.

In the shop areas, special education students are provided supportive assistance with theory assignments and shop projects. Shop certified teachers from the Special Education Department work collaboratively with the individual shop teachers to promote success in the development of technical skills.