San Jose Schools know that special education is just as important as a regular classroom setting. This is why they have created a very diverse special education program in all of their schools. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that your child can receive a free public school education tailored for their individual needs in the least restrictive environment (LRE) available.

What Special Education Programs are Available in San Jose Schools?

There are many special education programs available in San Jose Schools. Truly the program lives up to the very broad nature of the term “special education.” An Individualized Education Program (IEP) can help you and your child pick what is best for him or her tailoring to their special interests and learning place and pace.

Regular Classroom: In some cases, all your child may need to have is the least restrictive environment and in the San Jose Schools this can be accomplished in a regular classroom with modified exercises done in consultation with a member of the special education staff.

Designated Instructional Services: The DIS program in San Jose Schools provides students with different services in order to help them succeed in most any setting. This may include speech therapy as well as occupational therapy and quit a few others. You are encouraged to discuss with the San Jose Schools District your child’s needs.

Special Day Class: San Jose Schools provides a special day class for those students needing more than 50% of their classroom time in a special education classroom. There are four types of special day classes available in San Jose Schools. The autism focused classroom setting helps younger students with autism meet their educational and physical goals, especially speech and behavioral needs. There is also a special day class for emotionally disturbed students in San Jose Schools. These students receive an education based on the traditional core curriculum but specially tailored to fit their individual needs. Lower functioning students also receive a quality education in San Jose Schools because there is a classroom designed for their needs. It addresses independent living skills and also domestic and vocational skills as well.