Learning Specialists

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We are proud of the quality special education services that are provided in the Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD).! Committed, talented, and energetic teachers, para-professionals, and administrators serve students with disabilities in the district.! Our special education program is carefully coordinated with the general education program, as well as other services such as English Language Learner (ELL) and Title IA programs. The following underlying assumptions guide the organization and provision of special education in the district:

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Lori Kirkland Lori Kirkland Contact Person for students with

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Hazelbrook Middle School

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(503) 431-5132

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Special education is a service that should be brought to the students in the typical! environments in which they would be educated if they did not have a disability. Students with disabilities should have exposure to the rich curricular, instructional, and social opportunities of the general education system. Students with disabilities should be held to rigorous academic standards. Accountability for meaningful progress is a commitment we take very seriously. Families are essential partners in making educational decisions for students.

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Contact for students with ! high needs (503) 431-8453

5th to 6th Grade Transition:

For parents of students with disabilities.

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Rory Moore
Transition Contact (503) 431-5117

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1130 SW Hazelbrook Rd. Tualatin Oregon 97062(T)(503) 431-5100 http://www.ttsd.k12.or.us/hazelbrook-middleschool

SERVICES OFFERED
Regular Education: A student with special needs is in the classroom and the Learning Specialist acts as a consultant. Push-in: A Learning Specialist is present in the general education environment, supporting students and regular education teachers. Intervention/Strategy Class: A student is placed in a classroom to receive specially designed instruction in a specic skill area, such as: reading, writing, math and study/organizational skills. Life-Skills/Functional/Vocational Classes: Students with moderate to high needs spend their time learning life skills, such as: reading, math, writing, and skills to help function as part of the community.

Hazelbrook Reading Interventions

We offer two reading intervention programs: SOAR & Language! Each program offers its own specialized curriculum to address specic reading problems. SOAR is a reading program that focuses primarily on teaching students reading comprehension strategies. Language! encompasses all aspects of a more intensive reading program for our most struggling readers. Language is a tiered intervention, ranging from A to D.

For more information please come visit us at Hazelbrook! Parent Night for incoming 5th graders currently attending Byrom and Deer Creek will be held on 5/13. The event for Tualatin and Bridgeport students will be held on 5/22. Learning Specialists will be available to answer your questions. Both events start at 6:30.