General Information about Special Education and Programs
At each school a team works together to determine the most appropriate programs and activities in the least restrictive setting for students who are in need of special education and related services. Every student who receives special education must have an Individual Education Program (IEP) developed by teachers, parents, and other professionals. For more information, contact Special Services at (360) 428.6141.
Childfind is a program for developing and implementing awareness and screening activities for the purpose of locating, identifying and evaluating resident students who are suspected of having a disability and are in need of receiving special education and related services. These procedures encompass students ages birth through 21, regardless of the severity of the disability. The Mount Vernon School District provides support for you and your child if you suspect that your child may have a disability. If you live in Mount Vernon and have a child between birth and 21 years of age and you have any questions or concerns about how your child is developing, please call the Special Services office at (360) 428.6141.
Preschool education is provided through SPARC (Skagit Preschool and Resource Center) for children birth – five years old who have special needs. The preschool program classroom setting consists of a daily routine of activities rich in the development of physical, self-help, social, academic, and communication skills. The children take field trips to enrich their classroom experiences and participate in a swim and gym program. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language therapy are provided in the classroom as needed. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the classroom and participate in Parent Meetings throughout the school year. For more information please contact (360) 416-7570.
The Bridge Program, located at Madison Elementary School, serves kindergarten age children in the Mount Vernon School District who need extra assistance to be successful in kindergarten. Each child has an IEP with goals and objectives developed to meet his/her needs. Children in this class can integrate part or full-time into a kindergarten class with an instructional assistant trained to help in the class. The goal of this program is to provide the children with pre-academic and early academic skills needed to be successful in school. The program reinforces the concepts they are learning in the kindergarten classroom in a smaller class setting. Children also receive therapy services as needed.
The Quest Program, located at Jefferson Elementary School, is a specially designed program for behaviorally disordered elementary school students.
The Guide Program, located at LaVenture Middle School, is a specially designed program for behaviorally disordered middle school students.
Middle School Life Skills Program, located at Mount Baker Middle School, is a specially designed program for developmentally delayed middle school aged students.
The Soar Program is a life skills class located at the Mount Vernon High School, and is specially designed for developmentally delayed high school students.
The Rise Program, located at Mount Vernon High School, is a specially designed program for behaviorally disordered students.
The Community Transition Program (CTP) at Mount Vernon High School prepares special education youth ages 18 -21 for life by integrating community resources into their extended high school education. Students learn academic subjects as they relate to "real world" applications, such as practicing consumer skills, home-ec skills, and learning to use public transportation. A key component of the program is providing work-based learning experiences to our students. The primary goal of work-based learning is to have students participate in internships that are supervised by workplace mentors as well as CTP staff.
Remedial programs are offered for students who need extra, individualized instruction in basic academic subjects.
The Specific Language Disability Program is designed for all elementary students with Specific Language Disabilities (SLD), often termed "dyslexia." Children in the SLD program are characterized by normal or above normal intelligence but have not achieved language, reading, spelling, and writing skills equal to their learning potential. They are identified through extensive testing and evaluation of physical well-being as well as areas of learning deficiencies.
For more information, contact the Special Services Department at (360) 428.6141.
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