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Special Education Services
Mrs. Karen C. Brown, Department Chair
TEL: SC (708) 579-6521
FAX: (708) 579-6031
EMAIL:
kcbrown@lths.net
Special Education Services Department Description
A continuum of support services are available for students with disabilities. Programs range from supports and services provided in the regular education classroom to special education content area classrooms for instructional or functional academic needs.
Each Special Education Services teacher serves as a case manager to a group of students with disabilities. The case manager serves as a team member with the student’s counselor, social worker, and general education teachers in supporting the student with special needs. The Department Program Coordinator and the Special Education Services Social Worker serve as coordinators of IEP meetings.
The Department’s services are coordinated by the Director of Special Education Services and supported by psychologists, social workers, speech language pathologists, special education teachers, itinerants, and ParaEducators.
Program Descriptions
The Special Education Department offers different programs, with each program offering individualized services to best meet the diverse needs of our students. Here is a brief description of each program:
Consult
Regular education program with consult time services to staff. Case Managers monitor mid-quarter progress information.
Speech/Language
Regular education program with speech/language service. Some students with more complex involvement may require additional support.
Level 1 Courses
Special education instructional classes.
Curriculum Skills Resource Class (CSR)
Class available to support students with IEPs in working toward achieving success in regular education classes. The course assists students in improving and applying learning strategies and study skills.
Personal and Social Development Program (PSD)
Special education resource and instructional classes to support students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
L.I.F.E. and L.I.F.E. Transition Program
Special education instructional classes for students identified with moderate to severe challenges. A transition program for students 18-22 years old. The transition program is housed in the Corral, adjacent to South Campus.
Inclusion Facilitator
Special education faculty who coordinates services for students who are moderately to severely disabled and who are enrolled in general education courses. These students typically require direct support within the general education environment and/or close monitoring.
Vocational Education/Transition Coordinator
Workplace readiness, workplace training and other post-secondary options explored. Direct support provided on an as-needed basis.
PLUS Program
An Alternative Therapeutic Day School.
Course Sequences
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Special Education Course Sequences
Organizational Chart
Click this link for a chart showing the organizational chart of the Special Education Department.