In compliance with federal and state laws,
Dauphin County Technical School provides to all students
with a disability, a free and appropriate program of special
education. For definition purposes, the phrase “student
with disability” refers to students who are deemed eligible as required
by the state regulation (22PA. CODE CHS.14 and 342.)
The Special Education
program at DCTS serves students with widely varied needs
and abilities. Students’ educational
programs are individualized as needed by their academic, emotional, and/or
physical abilities.
As much as possible, students participate
in the programs and activities of the regular school setting. Various levels of adaptation
are used: from accommodations within the regular education classrooms, to
small group instruction in special education classrooms.Students are assigned
a primary special education teacher to oversee their educational program,
according to their type and level of needs. This
teacher completes the necessary paperwork, oversees student scheduling and
placement, and is the main communication link between the school, the student,
and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s).
To become eligible for the
Special Education class, a student must have been approved
by the IEP planning process.The special education process
is designed to address the learning needs of students as
determined through an evaluation process. If a need for special education services is
found, the school and parent work together to develop an appropriate program
of education. The appropriate program is defined
through development of an Individualized Educational Program
(IEP).
The following course offerings are designed
to meet the educational needs of the students in special
education programs.
Inclusion
These programs are designed
to include the same information as the core course. A special
education teacher works cooperatively with the regular
education teacher in the classroom. Support and accommodations
are provided to the students identified with special needs.
Learning Support Itinerant
The
learning support itinerant program is designed for those
students who are in the general education classroom but
are performing below their academic potential and need
an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for instruction. Each
student will receive the support needed to progress in his/her general education
classes as specified in their IEP. Scheduled attendance in Academic
Instructional Support is based on the IEP team recommendation. Learning
how to acquire, organize, store, and retrieve information
will be stressed.
Learning
Support Itinerant:
Instructional Support
8500 Grade
9 0
credit
8505 Grade
10 0
credit
8510 Grade
11 0
credit
8515 Grade
12 0
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.This class is limited
to learning support students and provides them with an
opportunity for individualized support as they work on
subject area courses.
Learning Support Resource
The learning
support resource program is designed for students who
are performing below their academic potential and need
a more intensified Individualized Education Program (IEP)
of instruction. Each student will receive the
support needed to progress in his/her classes as specified
in their IEP. Direct
instruction in language arts and mathematics will be offered. In
academic instructional support, learning how to acquire,
organize, store, and retrieve information will be stressed
with emphasis on application of these skills in subject
area courses. Science and social studies will be
offered in an inclusive setting.
Learning Support Resource: English
8109 Grade
9 1
credit
8110 Grade
10 1
credit
8111 Grade
11 1
credit
8112 Grade
12 1
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.In these courses, students
will work to improve skills in the following areas: spelling,
vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar and usage, and
writing. Additional topics of instruction include
the language arts areas deemed appropriate to the individual
needs of the student as specified in the IEP.
Learning Support Resource: Mathematics
8209 Grade
9 1
credit
8210 Pre
Algebra 1
credit
8211 Algebra
IA 1
credit
8212 Financial
Math 1
credit
8200 Algebra
I 1
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.In these courses, students
will be presented with the full range of concepts and skills
across the mathematics curriculum. Classes will offer
an approach that will build a solid foundation upon which
to expand. The
approach is systematic and continually reviews and reinforces
concepts that lead to higher-order thinking skills. Instruction
is skill-based.
Learning Support Resource: Instructional
Support
8500 Grade
9 0
credit
Grade
10 0
credit
Grade
11 0
credit
Grade
12 0
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.This class is limited
to learning support students and provides them with an
opportunity for individualized support as they work on
subject area courses.
Learning Support Part-Time
The learning support part-time
program provides courses for students requiring a very
Individualized Educational Program (IEP) of instruction. A
greater percent of their instructional program is provided
in a special education classroom setting to provide instruction
in a smaller class setting with modifications to instructional
pace, drill and practice opportunities, instructional materials
and assessment. Alignment with the general education
curriculum will be supported as deemed appropriate according
to the individual student’s
IEP.
Learning Support Part-Time: English
8129 Grade
9 1
credit
8120 Grade
10 1
credit
8121 Grade
11 1
credit
8122 Grade
12 1
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.In these courses, students
will work to improve skills in the following areas: spelling,
vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar and usage, and
writing. Additional topics of instruction include
the language arts area deemed appropriate to the individual
needs of the student as specified in the IEP. Basic
everyday living skills in the areas of reading, writing
and oral communication are emphasized.
Learning Support
Part-Time: Mathematics
8229 Grade
9 1
credit
8220 Grade
10 1
credit
8221 Grade
11 1
credit
8222 Grade
12 1
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.In these courses, students
will be presented with the full range of concepts and skills
across the mathematics curriculum. Classes will offer
an approach that will build a solid foundation upon which
to expand. The
approach is systematic and continually reviews and reinforces
concepts that lead to higher-order thinking skills. Instruction
is skill-based. Where
appropriate, consumer applications including payroll, budgets,
income tax, checking accounts, credit, installment buying,
shopping and car purchases are emphasized.
Learning Support
Part-Time: Science
8329 Grade
9 1
credit
8320 Grade
10 1
credit
8321 Grade
11 1
credit
8322 Grade
12 1
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.These courses stress
major concepts of science and are designed to prepare students
to live in a world that is greatly influenced by science. Where
appropriate the courses will mirror the general education
curriculum. Emphasis
is placed on basic concept development and application
of functional science skills.
Learning Support Part-Time: Social
Studies
8429 Grade
9 1
credit
8420 Grade
10 1
credit
8421 Grade
11 1
credit
8422 Grade
12 1
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.These classes will focus
on the history and geography of the United States, World
Cultures, Economics and American Government. Other topics
will include reading comprehension, problem solving, oral
expression, writing, vocabulary development and understanding
of basic human relations. Where
appropriate, the general education courses will be mirrored.
Learning Support Part-Time: Instructional
Support
8500 Grade
9 0
credit
Grade
10 0
credit
Grade
11 0
credit
Grade
12 0
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.This class is limited
to learning support students and provides them with an
opportunity for individualized support as they work on
subject area courses.
Affective Support
Itinerant: Instructional Support
8520 Grades
9 – 12 0
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate
Learning Support program and supporting IEP.This class
is limited to emotional support students and provides them
with an opportunity for individualized support as they
work on subject area courses and IEP emotional/behavioral
goals.
Emotional Support Resource and Part-Time
The
emotional support resource and part-time programs are offered
to those students who are performing below their academic
potential based on their emotional needs and therefore
require a more intensified Individualized Education Program
(IEP). Instructional
and environmental modifications are inherent within these
program offerings as well as greater flexibility with scheduling
and instruction. The level of intervention is determined
by the IEP. The
English and math classes follow the general education curriculum
and are adapted in accordance with the specifically designed
instruction.
Affective Support Resource
and Part-Time: English
8149 Grade
9 1
credit
8140 Grade
10 1
credit
8141 Grade
11 1
credit
8142 Grade
12 1
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.In these courses, students
will work to improve skills in the following areas: spelling,
vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar and usage, and
writing. Additional topics of instruction include
the language arts areas deemed appropriate to the individual
needs of the student as specified in the IEP.
Affective
Support Resource and Part-Time: Math
8249 Grade
9 1
credit
8240 Grade
10 1
credit
8241 Grade
11 1
credit
Prerequisites: Placement
in appropriate Learning Support program and supporting
IEPIn these courses, students will be presented with the full range of concepts
and skills across the mathematics curriculum. Classes will offer an
approach that will build a solid foundation upon which
to expand. The
approach is systematic and continually reviews and reinforces
concepts that lead to higher-order thinking skills. Instruction is skill-based. Where
appropriate, consumer applications including payroll, budgets,
income tax, checking accounts, credit, installment buying, shopping and car purchases
are emphasized.
Affective Support Resource
and Part-Time: Instructional Support 8520 Grades
9 – 12 0
credit
Prerequisites: Placement in appropriate Learning
Support program and supporting IEP.This class is limited
to emotional support students and provides them with an
opportunity for individualized support as they work on
subject area courses and IEP emotional/behavioral goals.
