Special Education

Small group instruction provided by a Speech & Language Pathologist to address articulation/phonology related needs.  Students receiving support within the phonology group typically display areas of need identified by the IEP in the areas of speech articulation.  This support is provided to students preschool eligible. 

Ages: 3 years old until they're TK eligible

Small group instruction within a classroom setting for students with identified areas of need in expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language delays with or without articulation needs.  Small group sessions taught by a Speech & Language Pathologist with additional classroom support. This support is provided to students preschool eligible. 

Ages: 3 years old until they're TK eligible

These services are provided when necessary for a student to benefit from his/her special education program.  When deemed necessary and as determined by the IEP team, could include transportation, speech & language support, adapted physical education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health support, behavior support, services to support orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, and deaf or hard of hearing needs.  These services are offered to all students, throughout their education, as indicated by the IEP team.

Ages: 3-22

Specialized Academic Instruction is provided by our Education Specialists (RSP Teacher) to students who need additional instruction and intervention to make progress towards general education standards.  Services are determined by the IEP team through the RSP program for all school age students.

Eligibility: TK through graduation

Specialized Academic Instruction is provided by our Education Specialists (SDC Teacher) within a self-contained special education classroom for students who require intensive specialized instruction.  Students requiring a SDC environment have educational needs that preclude them from participating within the general education program for all or most of the school day.  SDC environments are considered for students preschool through age 22 if the IEP deems such support to be required to derive educational benefit. 

WPUSD has the following developed SDC classrooms within the district:

• Non-Categorical SDC: Primarily designed for those with moderate academic/learning needs whose IEP teams have determined that they require specialized instruction for English/Language Arts and Math and push into general education for other subjects, as determined by the IEP team.
• Special Day Class/Autism Spectrum Disorder: Designed for students who have been found eligible for special education services due moderate or severe concerns related to Autism.  The classroom environment and instructional strategies utilized are those found to be successful when teaching students with moderate/severe Autism and address academic, social, language, behavioral, cognitive, and sensory needs.  This program is available within WPUSD from preschool through middle school, as indicated by the IEP team.
• Special Day Class/Independent Living Skills: These classes are designed for students with moderate to severe disabilities whose IEP teams have determined that they require specialized academic instruction for a majority of the school day using an alternative curriculum that focuses on functional academics/daily living skills.  The primary goal of these classes is to prepare students to function effectively within the students home, school, and community environments.   

Ages: 3-18

The Adult Transition Program is designed to support students aged 18-22 years of age with moderate to severe disabilities who have obtained a certificate of completion.  Services are coordinated and designed to improve academic and functional achievement of a student with moderate to severe disabilities and to facilitate the student’s movement from school to post-secondary education, vocational education, employment, continuing and adult education services, independent living, and community participation.