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The PAL Special Day Program serves 10 special education eligible children under kindergarten age with moderate to severe needs. The staff includes an early childhood special education teacher and two special education trainees/assistants. The class meets Monday through Friday for 4.5 hours daily.  The content of the program is based on the District adopted preschool curriculum and stresses the facilitation of goals and objectives through developmentally appropriate concrete experiences and play. The program includes opportunities for interaction with typical preschool and kindergarten peers served in programs on the same school campus. Speech/Language and Adapted Physical Education services are embedded through the daily classroom routines and instruction.
 
Multiple Disabilities Severe Our teachers, including three MOVE International Trainers, have experience and knowledge of working with students with hearing, visual, cognitive, and orthopedic disabilities and those with other health issues.
 

According to their individual needs, students work on a variety of skills, including:

  • HEAD CONTROL to attend to curriculum and to eat.
  • UPRIGHT SITTING SKILLS to take part in class circle and group activities and to use the toilet.
  • STANDING AND WEIGHT BEARING to promote bone strength and heart and lung health.
  • TRANSFER SKILLS to allow them to access chairs, the toilet etc. without being lifted.
  • WALKING SKILLS to increase opportunities to explore their environment and to access activities/programs throughout the school.
  • MAKING CHOICES as a first step towards communication.
  • FINE MOTOR SKILLS for self feeding, using a computer or communication device.
  • COMPUTER AND SWITCH USE to promote and develop communication skills.
  • MATH AND READING readiness skills to prepare for the annual CAPA tests and to be part of the District curriculum for all students.
 
State of the art equipment and curricular materials are made available to students to help them reach their full potential.
CURRICULUMS USED: MOVE PROGRAM (Mobility Opportuniities Via Education)
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