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Schalmont's self-contained
special education program continuum consists of a variety of
special classes. Special class means a class consisting of
students with disabilities who have been grouped together
because of similar individual needs for the purpose of being
provided specially designed instruction as defined. These
self-contained programs may be multi-aged and/or multi-graded.
Special classes, or self-contained programs, are available to
students with disabilities at Schalmont at elementary, middle,
and high school levels on campus as well as out of the district
when appropriate (i.e. BOCES placements or day treatment
programs). District sponsored self-contained programs include
the following:
Early Intervention
Skills Class/Primary Skills Class (12:1:1)
This class is designed for young students with disabilities in
the primary grades. This program provides intensive development
of language skills, social skills, and other developmental skill
areas in order to prepare the student to achieve academic and
social success. A speech-language pathologist works intensively
with students in these programs to support the development of
important communication skills. Occupational therapy, physical
therapy, and school social work are also available to students
as needed. Students may be mainstreamed when recommended by the
committee on special education. Classroom aides support students
within the program, during special area classes (music, art, PE,
or library) or otherwise in the mainstream when appropriate. The
class is currently are housed at Jefferson Elementary School
Challenge Program (12:1:3)
The Challenge program provides special education instruction to
students with disabilities grades in grades 2 through 5. Taught
by a certified special education teacher, this program provides
students with academic support through a modified curriculum in
a smaller classroom setting. Academic programs are streamlined
to meet each student’s academic and behavioral needs. Students
are mainstreamed into special area classes (art, music, PE, and
library) with general education classes. Mainstreaming or
auditing opportunities are also available to students as
appropriate and when designated on the student’s individual
education program. The Challenge program is supported by three
classroom aides as well as related services. It is currently
housed at Jefferson Elementary School.
Functional Skills
Program 12:1:1
Housed at Schalmont Middle School, this program is designed for
middle school students with disabilities who benefit from a
smaller classroom setting and continue to require intensive
development of skills in order to succeed in core classes
(English, science, social students, and math). Students are
mainstreamed for special area classes with support when
necessary. Functional life skills and social skill instruction
are incorporated into this program. Related services are
available as needed.
Skills Development I
(12:1:1)
The Skills Development I (SD I) program is housed at the High
School and is designed to meet the needs of students with
significant learning issues. Students generally receive
instruction in self-contained classes for English, Math, Social
Studies, and Science. Resource room support is provided on an
as-needed basis. When appropriate, students are mainstreamed
with adult support in elective classes. Students participate in
a community work program at some point in their high school
career. Some students in this program attend Vo-Tec in their
Junior or Senior years to obtain vocational training. Social
work, speech/language services, occupational therapy, and
physical therapy are provided as appropriate.
Departmentalized
Special Class Programs at the Secondary Level/
Skills Development II (15:1:1)
In the departmentalized secondary level program at the middle
school and high school, students may take from 1 – 3 special
education classes per day. These are designated as Special Class
English, Special Class Math, and Special Class Social Studies.
Students in this program may attend a period of resource room
for additional support. Students are mainstreamed for Science
class and electives with the assistance of adult support as
needed. Supportive social work services are provided to all
students on an as needed basis. Students in this program are
working towards achieving a regents or local diploma.
Alternative
Education - Community Transition Program
The Community Transition Program (CTP) is a collaboration of
the Schenectady ARC, Schalmont Central School District, and
Mohonasen Central School District. Students with disabilities
who are unable to meet success in a traditional high school
setting and who meet the program eligibility requirements may
enter the CTP. The program is designed to help students obtain
the Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) or an IEP diploma.
Students are required to participate in employment experiences
at various work sites. The program is staffed with a special
education teacher, teaching assistant, job coach, and school
social worker.
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