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Seguin ISD outlines self-contained 'essential academics' classrooms, describes Unique Learning System use
Summary
District special education staff described placement, staffing ratios and an 'alternate curriculum' (Unique Learning System) used for students with significant cognitive disabilities, including plans to adjust elementary campus alignments and to support Luling ISD capacity-building.
District special education staff from the Matador Special Services Department presented details about Seguin ISD’s self-contained “essential academics” classrooms and how the district supports students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Scope of services and placements: Presenters (Don Lynn and Rachel Blockson) said self-contained essential-academics classrooms provide alternate academic curriculum and supports for functional and adaptive skills. These settings aim to provide the least-restrictive environment appropriate for each student based on ARD committee decisions. The district operates self-contained settings in some elementary campuses (as aligned with “sister schools”), at the preschool (ECSE) level, and across secondary campuses; not every elementary campus has a self-contained classroom.
Classroom ratios and staffing: The…
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