Special Education
Waterville Central School District has made a commitment to provide all students a stimulating educational environment where everyone can learn, can succeed, and is valued. The Special Education Department works diligently to provide a full continuum of special education services as outlined in the Commissioners regulations. The following special education services are provided to students with disabilities in the Jr/Senior High School.
Consultant Teacher Services
This special education intervention accommodates the needs of a student with an identified disability. This service can be provided directly to the student or indirectly with a primary instructor (general education teacher). Both staff members collaborate regarding accommodations, modifications, techniques, and practices that will support and enhance the students' instruction within the general education classroom.
Resource Room Services
This service is provided by Special Education Teachers in small groups of students. Students receive specialized supplementary instruction based on their individual or unique needs. This instruction could include:
- support to assist students in reaching Individual Educational Goals
- specific cognitive strategies to utilize within classrooms
- compensatory skill development
- supplement to curriculum/content areas
- differentiated instruction
- development of self-advocacy skills
Self-Contained Classes
The Senior High also has 15-1 classes (depending on need) that are taught by Special Education teachers or a subject specific certified teacher along with a Special Education teacher. These special education classes are based on highly individualized needs of students with similar needs. Delivery of services is flexible, appropriate, specialized initiatives for delivering both primary and supplemental instruction.
All programs offered at the Jr/Senior High make every effort to provide all students with disabilities, experiences and opportunities that afford them participation within the school environment. These opportunities enhance the student's education and prepare them for post-secondary settings or the world of work. Transitional services are provided to prepare students for the move from the school setting to post-school activities.