Special Education
Overview
Student Support Services supports the mission of Adams 12 Five Star Schools to accelerate student academic performance and nurture student social development. The Five Star District offers a full continuum of services for students with disabilities. All schools are equipped to meet the mild/moderate needs of students with disabilities, while a variety of center-based programs and more intensive services are offered at multiple schools throughout the district.
Our Guiding Principles
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All students are general education students first
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All resources in a school are integrated to increase student learning
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Collaborative problem solving removes barriers to student learning
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Student progress is monitored to determine response to intervention
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Interventions are supplemental to Universal First Best Instruction
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Student learning is the outcome
Referral Programs
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Adult Supported Transition and Recreation Program (ASTAR) (Ages 18-21)
ASTAR is a special education program for students with severe cognitive disability. Due to age and limitations in functional academics, the program more intensively focuses in the area of transition and life skills.
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Independence Academy (Grades 6-12)
Independence Academy offers in-district students (grades 6-12) on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and with challenging behavior an opportunity to learn new academic and behavioral skills in a small, therapeutic setting.
For more information about these programs, contact your school’s special education teacher.