Special Education Services
Speech-Language Therapy - Joelle Webster
Speech therapy is provided at Lead Mine Elementary for students who qualify as
having a speech/language disorder. The Speech-Language Pathologist provides
services to students who qualify in the areas of articulation, phonology,
language skills, fluency, and vocal quality. If you have concerns regarding your
child’s speech and language skills, please share these concerns with your
child’s teacher, who can then make a referral to the Speech-Language
Pathologist.
Severely Profoundly Mentally Disabled
The Severely Profoundly Mentally Disabled Program at
The staff in the SPMD Program address the considerable needs of each student.
The program incorporates a variety of components, including, language
development, and functional and social skill development.
Assistive technology, such as augmentative communication devices, provide
valuable instructional assistance.
Also, an integral piece is that of related services. Appropriate therapists such
as Speech & Language Pathologists, Occupational and Physical Therapists, &
Vision Teachers work closely with the classroom teachers.
All of these pieces fit together to provide the students with a quality
education.
CCR Classes
Lead Mine Elementary has several Cross Categorical Special Education teachers on
staff. These teachers consult with the regular education teachers and provide
direct special education services to students with diagnosed disabilities and
who are found to be in need of special education. They serve students in grades
K-5, providing support to student's with behavioral and/or academic needs.
Hearing Impaired Class
The teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing, along with the trained personnel,
provides direct instruction for the student’s needs. Ranging from audition and
language lessons, to providing support in the classroom, the department
coordinates with the mainstreamed teachers for lessons, needs, and helpful hints
in the classroom.
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