Special Education

Our mission is to provide, implement and monitor the delivery of a seamless continuum of services for students with disabilities from birth through age 21, to prepare for career, college and community readiness.

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

The Monroe School District Special Education Department ensures a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to all students with disabilities in need of special education and related services. Services are provided in the least restrictive environment (LRE) in the home school to the maximum extent possible. The Special Education Department is responsible for Birth to 3, Special Education Preschool and provides oversight of all school-based special education services for students in prekindergarten through grade 12. Services are implemented in a continuum of settings ranging from the general education environment, special class placements and out of district placements. The Special Education Department’s staff members share the goal of preparing students for employment and post-secondary education.

Service

In support of the Monroe School District commitment, values and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004, the Special Education Department is committed to promoting improved academic achievement for all students with disabilities. Parents are valued partners with students and school staff members in planning the student’s services through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) decision-making process. All decisions regarding the placement of a child with a disability in a special education service delivery model will be made by an IEP team that is consistent with the Least Restrictive Environment requirements of the federal IDEA.

Program & Services

Program & Services

Developmental Preschool

We offer developmental preschool programs for children who qualify for early learning special education. Classes are located at Frank Wagner Elementary. Parents who are concerned about the development of their preschool age child should contact Student Services at (360) 804.2600 for more information.

Structured Learning Center (SLC)

Our Structured Learning Center (SLC) is an educational program for students who require life skills support or multiple disabilities support. Structured Learning Centers are offered at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Qualifying students may also participate in the general education programs for academic, social, adaptive and emotional skill development to the extent determined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP). These students participate in alternative curriculum developed to address their specific educational and functional needs.

Resource Services

Resource services are available for general education students who qualify for supplemental special education services in all of our schools. These services are provided in conjunction with or in addition to the core general education curriculum. They support students' access and advancement in the grade level general education curriculum by providing services specific to the students’ needs in the Least Restrict Environment (LRE).

Positive Behavior Support

Our Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program is designed to support students in their social, emotional regulation and behavioral regulation skills in order to enable them to be successful in their classes and in the school environment. Each student receives small group instruction in grade level curriculum along with focused positive behavioral skill building.

Community-Based Program (18-21 years)

The Community Based Program serves students ages 18-21 who require intensive support and instruction as they transition out of our schools and into the community. The program is located at the Sky Valley Education Center, although students spend a great deal of time in community settings practicing social and pre-vocational skills.

Related Services

We offer additional support for qualifying students who have delays in the following areas:

Speech & Language Pathology
Vision Services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy

IEP ONLINE PARENT PORTAL MANUAL

CONTACT US

Camille House, Student Services Support
housec@monroe.wednet.edu
(360) 804-2600

Kathy Ablutz, Student Services Coordinator
ablutzk@monroe.wednet.edu
(360) 804-2601

Shalla Mirkhani, Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
mirkhanis@monroe.wednet.edu
(360) 804-2604

Joy Castillo, Student Services Director
castilloj@monroe.wednet.edu
(360) 804-2603

David Paratore, Chief Student Services Officer
paratored@monroe.wednet.edu
(360) 804-2609

School Name

Sub Navigation