Special Education

St. HOPE Leadership Academy provides a continuum of special education services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). These services consist of Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS), Integrated Collaborative Teaching (ICT), and related services.

Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS)

SETSS provides resource support to students and consultative support to their classroom teachers. Students receive individual and/or small group interventions inside and outside of their classroom to ensure proper access to SHLA’s general curriculum. Learning specialists also assist teachers in modifying the curriculum for students with special needs.

Integrated Collaborative Teaching (ICT)

ICT is an approach in which two teachers, one learning specialist and one content specialist, work together to teach all students in an inclusive classroom environment. Students in this program benefit from individual and small group instruction with remediation integrated throughout the day in all content areas.

Related Services

SHLA provides related services that have been recommended by the IEP Team as additional support the child needs in order to be able to benefit from his/her special program. Related services include counseling, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Services are provided in small group and individual sessions.

The Learning Center

The Learning Center is a location where targeted students work individually or in cooperative groups in reading/math development. The Learning Center is also open for all students during SHLA’s Extended Day Homework Help Program. Students can receive homework assistance from a Learning Specialist, browse books for pleasure or research, and study quietly.