Special Education

SOMSD Special Education

The Department of Special Services provides quality educational services to students who have disabilities and/or special needs. Services are designed in the context of “least restrictive environment” and include a continuum of placement options such as regular class placements with support, therapeutic services, self-contained classrooms and specialized placements, etc.. The department staff is comprised of more than 100 highly skilled professionals who deliver the specific educational services as specified in carefully developed IEPs for more than 1000 classified students. Specialized services and placements are available to students to meet their individual needs.

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