Special Ed Services

Speech Language Therapy

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.

Intellectually Disabled I & II

The Intellectually Disabled Program at Lead Mine Elementary School provides students with appropriate educational support services that are important to children with severe disabilities.

The staff in the ID 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, provides 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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