Accreditation Standard #4.8School Addresses Special Needs Assistance
The school implements processes and utilizes personnel necessary to address student learning for those needing special assistance.
Explanatory Standards
- Special Needs Academic Programs On Site or Referral
The school makes available academic programs on site or through referral which meet the needs of exceptional children in its enrollment (e.g. SLD, gifted, enhancement, tutorial, etc.)
ArtifactsCurriculum Guide * Evidence of academic programs for exceptional students (SWD, gifted, etc.) Evidence of tutorials, pull-out programs & outside referral programs for exceptional students - Special Needs Support Programs On-site or through Referral
The school makes available support programs on site or through referral which service students and their families with psychological or behavioral needs (e.g. guidance/counseling, behavioral management, parenting skills training, etc.)
ArtifactEvidence of tutorials, pull-out programs & outside referral programs for exceptional students - Special Needs Extended Day Supervision
The school provides adequate supervision, when providing an extended day program, and meets all applicable DCF and county requirements, including play, instructional, and rest space and adult to child ratios
ArtifactEvidence of adequate supervision for extended day program - Special Needs Volunteer Services
The school has a parent organization(s) that provide(s) volunteer services to students, teachers, and administration.
ArtifactEvidence of parent volunteer services for special needs