THe CHS Special Education Department seeks to provide identified students with the services, resources, and materials necessary to develop intellectual, social and emotional skills in the least restrictive environment. The ultimate goal is to prepare students in fulfilling a positive contribution to society through vocational choice, community involvement , and responsible citizenship.
ED (Emotionally Disturbed Program)
Students identified as having social, emotional or behavioral problems which require special education are programmed in a variety of instructional settings which focus on the students' social and emotional needs. Supportive services including counseling, psychiatric consultation and vocational training are available to the student if appropriate.
Adjusted Curriculum Program
This program serves students who have severe learning disabilities. These students have needs requiring intensive special education instruction and special modifications in their other classes. Instruction in regular education classrooms and social experiences are major goals. Students receive services in both special education and mainstream settings.
Resource Program
In this program special education resource teachers offer direct instruction to students, consultative services to regular classroom teachers and diagnostic assessment services to identify a program for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Individualized student programs provide specific skill remediation, compensatory training, and the development of independent learning skills.
Special Needs Program
This program provides individualized services mandated students with significant cognitive delays up to age 21. A major emphasis of the program is the preparation for independent community living. Areas of instruction include functional academics, development of social, emotional and motor skills, and vocational training. Inclusive practices are supported at all levels consistent
within the concept of the Least Restrictive Environment.
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