Special Education

Resource class places an emphasis on reviewing student goals and progress and providing time to access resources specific to individual student needs. Resource may be used for homework planning and completion, time-management and improving self-advocacy skills, while developing and maintaining executive functioning skills. 

DLS instructional courses are designed for students with learning difficulties who are functioning below grade level and are in need of a modified academic curriculum.  DLS offers a smaller class size with highly individualized instruction. Typical classes consist of 8-13 students with a special education teacher and, at times, an instructional assistant. Students move between teachers and/or classrooms for each subject.

ARCH courses provide students with therapeutic support needed to overcome emotional and/or behavioral interference and achieve academic and personal success.  ARCH offers a smaller class size with highly individualized instruction.  Typical classes consist of 8-13 students with a special education teacher and, at times, an instructional assistant.  Group and/or individual counseling are offered based on student need and determined through IEP team discussion.  Courses are designed to bridge the academic gap and foster success in general education classes

The Glenbrooks offer District-wide transition services focusing on person-centered planning for students ages 18-21. Our philosophy is to provide a partnership between home and school specifically addressing the areas of work externships, postsecondary education, community access, independent living, and recreation. Goals are based on these areas while emphasis is placed on student self-advocacy.

GBS, in partnership with True North 804 (formerly NSSED), offers instruction designed for students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities and adaptive skill deficits.  In small groups, with individually tailored instruction, students are taught life skills such as functional academics, communication, leisure, vocational and social skills.  Additionally, the TLS Program has a strong community-based instructional component that facilitates the generalization of academic, social and vocational skills into a natural community environment.