Special Schools

Emily Dyer
EDU 201- Intro to Elementary
October 25, 2017
Public Law 94-142

Although this law has seen many revisions, the goal remains the same. Under this
law children with disabilities are guaranteed these six principals to make sure
they receive the best education possible.
A free and appropriate public education
The least restrictive learning environment
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Due Process
Nondiscriminatory assessment
Parental Participation
Individuals with Disabilities Act
(I.D.E.A.)
Signed into law on November 29, 1975 by President Gerald Ford to assure that
children receive a free appropriate public education as well as effective
services, and to ensure the rights of those with disabilities, as well as their
families, within the school system. The purpose of what is known as the Bill
of Rights for exceptional children was also to assist the states and districts
with the resources necessary to facilitate students with special needs.
This act also made more effort to hold the states accountable to helping their
exceptional students.
This act was originally known as the Education for All Handicapped Children
Act, but was revised in 1990 to be more politically correct and less offensive.
This law created a list of identified disabilities that qualifies pupils for special
education and this has helped in delivering personalized education for varying
disabilities.
Individualized Education Plan

Individualized education plans (IEP) are a detailed, written out plan for how to
reach the goals of a student with disabilities. It is put together by a group of
professionals from different disciplines, as a management tool for students who
need services for their disabilities. Individuals who are between the ages of 3-21
are eligible to receive an IEP to assist their special education.
John F. Miller
All Children Can Learn
Their Mission:
John F. Miller School provides special education
programming and services for students with
specialized needs, ages 3-22 years. We are
committed to the following beliefs..... That all
students have the ability to learn and should be given John F. Miller services many students
the opportunity to reach their maximum potential with a multitude of different
and develop as much self-sufficiency and
independence as possible. That all students will have
disabilities, some students having
individualized education programs that reflect their been diagnosed with multiple
unique and specialized educational needs, and that disorders. They work to serve students
these programs will be delivered in the least
restrictive educational environment appropriate to in the least restrictive environment
meet their individual needs. That all students will be with assistive technologies and other
provided the opportunity to participate in an
educational environment which preserves their
therapy services.
dignity, treats all students with respect, and provides
an enriched educational experience, with activities
geared to the interests and specialized instructional
needs of students with the most severe disabilities.
That optimal educational progress is achieved
through positive home and school partnerships.
Helen J. Stewart
All students can develop the skills necessary to become participating members
of their community.
Their Mission:
Provide students with learning
activities to develop daily living,
vocational, communication, social,
and functional academic skills. We
believe the use of a comprehensive
Community-Based-Instruction program
is essential to the generalization of
these skills.
This school seems to be very
concerned with the safety of their
students and staff. By engaging
students in regular day to day
challenges, they hope to make the
transition process less challenging.
With 18 classrooms, and all the
additional classes available to
students this seems to be a very
student-centered school.
Miley Achievement Center
Their Mission:
Based on the fundamental belief that
all people have the basic right to be
treated with dignity and respect And
the right to benefit from an
educational program that is most
appropriate to meet their individual
needs.
Miley Achievement Center is focused
on giving students accurate
assessments and the best suited
services for their unique needs. The
school has established programs to
assist students with academic skills,
social skills and self management to
help them transition into adulthood.
Students attending Miley have been
diagnosed with emotional and
behavioral disorders and are between
the ages of 3-21 years old. Curriculum
ranges from preschool, through
elementary and secondary. Helping
these students reach their goals of
being functional members of the
community.
Variety
Their Mission:
It is the mission of Variety School to Established in 1950 and opened two
provide a positive and safe learning years later, the original Variety Club
community that fosters academic and was opened in 1952 and integrated
vocational growth. Our commitment into Clark County District the
to ensure a least restrictive following year. The first year their
environment, through campus-wide were only two teachers to assist the
positive behavioral intervention 14 students in the class. Today, Variety
supports, allows all students the hosts 114 students and has expanded
opportunity to be Ready by Exit. It is exponentially.
the goal that all students will be able
to transition to post-secondary
education, the workforce, and
independent living to make each a
productive member of society.
Homebound

The mission of Homebound is to assist students that have become ill or injured
and need help with their schooling for 15 days or longer. General and special
education teachers either travel to the students or educate via online
interaction. Laptops and Wi-Fi is provided for students if they need it.
They also provide general education teachers with assistance in creating IEPs for
students.
What is considered a Least Restrictive
Environment?
When it comes to teaching special education students, there is plenty of
controversy over what the ideal environment is to teach.
Under the guidelines of I.D.E.A. the least restrictive environment for an
exceptional student would be considered a general education classroom. If the
classroom is an appropriate environment for the student then this is considered
to be the best educational environment. This is to be practiced to the maximum
extent possible.
Sources:
Gargiulo, Richard M. (2015). Special Education in Contemporary Society. 5th
Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA. SAGE Publications, Inc.
Clark County District. (2017). Student Services Division. John F. Miller. Retrieved
from
http://www.ccsd.net/divisions/student-support-services-division/john-f-miller
Clark County District. (2017). Student Services Division. Helen J. Stewart.
Retrieved from
http://www.ccsd.net/divisions/student-support-services-division/helen-j-stewart-
school
Clark County District. (2017). Student Services Division. Miley Achievement Center.
Retrieved from
http://ccsd.net/divisions/student-support-services-division/miley-achievement-
center
Variety school. (2023) by My site name.
Retrieved from
http://ccsdnv.wixsite.com/varietyschool