Special Education

• Full Inclusion with in-class support- Students who are accepted into Head Start, ECEAP, or transitional kindergarten in Walla Walla are served in their preschool classroom by our special education teacher and para-educators.
• Pull out services- Students are able to access specially designed instruction by special education staff in a smaller environment and return to their general education preschool classroom.
• Walla Walla Preschool- This preschool program is designed for children who need a more structured environment and targeted skill development in multiple areas.
• Developmental Playgroup- This program is designed for children who are 3 years of age. The focus is on allowing children to develop socially as well as providing specially designed instruction in their areas of special education services.

• Full Inclusion with in-class support- In class services allow for students to have the benefit of the general education curriculum with differentiated instruction and access to their peers. This type of support is available in all the elementary schools.
• Resource Room pull out support- Resource Room services allow for students to receive specially designed instruction in targeted skills in a smaller environment, but the student also continues to have access to peers and general education curriculum as appropriate.
• Reaching Independence through Structured Education (R.I.S.E) support- R.I.S.E program provides more structure through more targeted skills development which may include the following: behavioral management, self-regulation skills, pre-academic/academic skills, adaptive skills, social skills, and sensory integration skills. The elementary RISE Program is currently located at Sharpstein Elementary.
• Realizing Exceptional Accomplishments With Our Communities Help (REACH) support- This program supports students with moderate to severe disabilities which significantly impedes their ability to access the general education curriculum. Students in this program may need access to vision services, motor services, speech services, and curriculum which is well below that of their same-age peers. The IEP team makes decisions about what services should be accessed in the general setting and determines what the benefit would be to the student. The elementary REACH program is currently located at Green Park Elementary.
• DD Support- This classroom supports our very young students that are just entering Elementary School, but still have some identified needs that require more support than just receiving Special Education Services through the Resource Rooms located in every building. Students in this program are specially placed by a team of Professionals from the Special Education Preschool. The students receive in-depth intervention in the areas of Communication, Social Skills and/or Behavior, and both Fine/Gross Motor therapy, as well as in the Academic and/or Pre-Academic areas of Reading, Writing, and Math. A smaller class size with a reduced ratio of adults-to-students, along with teaming by both the Speech-Language Pathologist and Physical therapist ensures each and every student will make progress over time. Students are able to learn new skills at their own speed, and can remain a member of that classroom for up to three years. The program is currently located at Sharpstein Elementary. 
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support- This program provides an environment where students can receive academic support in conjunction with targeted behavioral interventions. Components to this classroom include group social skills, individual counseling when appropriate, self-esteem building, and positive behavior supports in order for students to access the general education setting whenever possible. The elementary SEL program is currently located at Berney Elementary.

• Full Inclusion with in-class support- In class services allow for students to have the benefit of the general education curriculum with differentiated instruction and access to their peers. This type of support is available in both middle schools.
• Resource Room support- Resource Room services allow for students to receive specially designed instruction in targeted skills in a smaller environment, but the student also continues to have access to peers and general education curriculum as appropriate. Both middle schools offer resource room support for students.
• Reaching Independence through Structured Education (R.I.S.E) support- R.I.S.E program provides more structure through more targeted skills development which may include the following: behavioral management, self-regulation skills, pre-academic/academic skills, adaptive skills, social skills, and sensory integration skills. Many students attending R.I.S.E. programs continue to spend part of their day in the general setting, however, this may not be appropriate for all students. The IEP team makes decisions on the amount of time spent in general education settings. The Middle School R.I.S.E. program is currently located at Garrison Middle School.
• Realizing Exceptional Accomplishments With Our Communities Help (REACH) support- This program supports students with moderate to severe disabilities which significantly impedes their ability to access the general education curriculum. Students in this program may need access to vision services, motor services, speech services, and curriculum which is well below that of their same-age peers. The IEP team makes decisions about what services should be accessed in the general setting and determines what the benefit would be to the student. Currently, the middle school life skills program is located at Pioneer middle school.
• Social/Emotional Learning (S.E.L)- Our middle school behavior program is currently housed at Garrison Middle School. Each student attending this program will have a specially designed plan to meet their individual behavior needs. This might include the following: modified schedules, additional staff supports, Emergency Response Protocols, special education bussing, etc. Students participating in this program often have classes in the general education environment. If students spend time in the general setting, this decision will have been made by the IEP team, which includes the parent/guardian. The middle school S.E.L. program is located at Garrison Middle School.

Walla Walla High School:

• Full Inclusion with or without in-class support- In class services allow for students to have the benefit of the general education curriculum with differentiated instruction and access to their peers. This type of support is available throughout all high school classes when appropriate for students.
• Resource Room support- Resource Room services allow for students to receive specially designed instruction in targeted skills in a smaller environment, but the student also continues to have access to peers and general education curriculum as appropriate.
• Realizing Exceptional Accomplishments With Our Communities Help (REACH) support- Students who require more significant or direct services will be able to have access to those services through a variety of means. This could include, but is not limited to, the following: vocational education and training, social/emotional support, independent living education, community access, on-the-job training, interpersonal skills, self-advocacy, and social thinking/communication.
• Students Transitioning into Employment Possibilities (S.T.E.P)- The S.T.E.P program is designed for students 18-21 years of age with mild to moderate disabilities. Students who are identified by their IEP Team, which includes the student, as continuing to need specially designed instruction in vocational, job skills, community access, public transportation access, and independent living skills may be eligible for this program.

Lincoln High School:

• Lincoln High School Continuum of Services- Lincoln High School serves those students who desire smaller class sizes, more individualized attention and educational opportunities. Lincoln students with disabilities can access their classes in a resource room setting, general education setting with or without support, or in a self-contained classroom for students with significant social/emotional needs.
• Lincoln High School Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Program- In the behavior program at Lincoln, students may receive the following: social/emotional support, vocational training, social thinking and communication skills, interpersonal skills, self-advocacy skills, academic services, and behavior modification techniques.