The Special Education Department (SPED), also called Instructional Support Services (ISS), provides support for students with a variety of identified disabilities. Services range from self-contained core academic classes (SPED students only) to co-taught general education classes to resource labs to consultative services. The level of service each student receives depends on his/her individual needs as prescribed by his/her current, active IEP (Individualized Education Program).
SPED staff consists of learning specialists, a speech/language pathologist, a social worker, a school psychologist, and several educational assistants. These specialists work together, along with general education teachers, counselors, and administrators, to provide SPED students with a positive and appropriate high school experience.
The case managers, the mental health professionals, and the SPED Department Chair are available to the entire Ponderosa community to address questions and concerns.
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