Joomla! site syndication http://www.saisd.net/dept/sped Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:54:49 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.saisd.net/dept/sped/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.saisd.net/dept/sped Joomla! site syndication http://www.saisd.net/dept/sped/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13 Vangie Aguilera, Executive Director Department of Special Education Services Philosophy and Mission Statement Special Education is an integral part of the total educational program, which assures all students a free appropriate public education. This inclusive philosophy endorses the concepts that: Students with disabilities will be educated with their non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible within the least restrictive environment. All students, regardless of disabilities will be provided access to the general curriculum in accordance to their individual needs. Appropriate curriculum modifications will be provided for any student with disabilities whose individual needs cannot be met through the state's required curriculum elements. Instructional services will be provided which allows for learning in an environment that is most appropriate and least restrictive to meet the student's needs. How It Works Special education and related services are specifically designed instructional services developed to support students with disabilities within the general curriculum. The intent of the support services is to enable all students with disabilities to make progress in the general curriculum, to participate in extracurricular and nonacademic activities, and to be educated and participate with disabled and non disabled peers in the public school system. Special Education: Building Support for Students with Disabilities Departments - Administration Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:10:06 +0100