Students Who Access Special Education Services
The instruction of students with disabilities in the middle school is in accordance with federal and state regulations. Special Education consists of services for students who require specially designed instruction as the result of a disability. Students with disabilities access services in the least restrictive environment based on their Individualized Education Program (IEP). An IEP outlines required services, accommodations and/or modifications and placement of identified students with disabilities.
Students Who Receive English Learner (EL) Services
English Learner (EL) Services provide instruction for students with have been identified as ELs. The English Language Development (ELD) curriculum is aligned with the WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and Virginia Standards of Learning.
Students identified as English language proficiency (ELP) Level 1 or Level 2 study reading/language arts (a two-period block) with a certified ESL teacher. Students study science and social studies with either a certified ESL teacher or in a co- taught classroom and participate in general education electives and physical education. Students are recommended for mathematics courses based on readiness.
Students identified as ELP Level 3 or Level 4 study reading/language arts (a two-period block) with a certified ESL teacher. Students study science and social studies with a general education teacher or in a co-taught classroom and participate in general educationelectivesandphysicaleducation. Studentsarerecommendedformathematicscoursesbasedonreadiness.
Students identified as English Learners (ELs) move on to the next proficiency level based on WIDA ACCESS for ELLs assessment scores. Additional consideration for moving students forward may be given such as Reading Inventory, SOL scores, writing samples and/or teacher input.