Overview

Philosophy of the IES Department

Our philosophy is to provide students with special abilities the opportunities and tools to live successful adult lives. We are fully committed to teaching our students to advocate on their own behalf and to be as autonomous as each individual student is capable. Our program services a wide spectrum of student needs.

The Low Incidence program focuses on each individual student’s needs in the traditional academic areas as well as in social skills learning, community based education, personal care, and life skills.

The Resource program provides personalized academic support in a small group, resource setting, depending on individual need.  IES and Gen Ed teachers collaborate in order to modify classroom curriculum based on each student's unique needs.

Why we call ourselves IES (Individualized Education Services)

We chose to name our department Individualized Education Services ("IES") instead of Special Ed because we believe that IES better represents the type of services we provide.  We hope to help break the stigma associated with the term "Special Ed" and seek to avoid labeling our students in a way that limits them.  We believe that students with IEPs should receive services in integrated educational environments.

Testing Accommodations:

Students can access their extended time testing accommodations, by signing up at least a day in advance. There is a sheet on the door of Room 200 (that is covered up and only uses student’s identification number for confidentiality). The student signs up making sure to put down the date of the test, the period of the test, and the teacher’s name. An IES service provider will then be available in Room 200 to administer the assessment. A student may also find an IES service provider and notify the IES teacher of the period they would like to take their assessment with accommodations. An IES service provider will meet the student in Room 200 to administer the assessment.

IES Service Providers:

Freshmen: Aviv Katz
Sophomores: Melynda Kroeger
Juniors: Shannae Jackson
Seniors: Jeanette Laurent