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Special Education Supports and Services

 

Special Education Supports and Services

The philosophy of the high school program for eligible students is to place students in the least restrictive environment while providing an individualized approach to meet their educational needs. Those students with the greatest need in a particular course are often scheduled into smaller classes while students with less needs may participate in large group instruction with support and/or direct instruction from the general and special education teacher.

 

Types of Support

  • Itinerant: Special Education supports and services provided by special education personnel for 20% or less of the school day.
  • Supplemental: Special Education supports and services provided by special education personnel for more than 20% of the day but less than 80% of the school day.
  • Full-time: Special education supports and services provided by special education personnel for 80% or more of the school day.

 

S.A.I.L. Transistion Program

Special education supports and services provided to students who have completed 4 years of traditional study at Upper Merion Area High School and who are age 18-22. This is a continuation of programming for students who qualify for additional transition education.