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Special Education services including screening and testing for children ages 2 to 5 years of age who may be identified as developmentally delayed: (with social, language, cognitive and/or physical impairments). Services may include speech, occupational and/or physical therapy. if identified.

Proprietary day school program provides special education services for students ranging in age from five to 22 years, who have been unable to succeed in the public school setting due to severe behavioral difficulties, high truancy rates, low self-esteem, delayed social development, and a history of low motivation and academic achievement.

Provides a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for all special education children ages two to twenty-one. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed for each child who qualifies for special education services under IDEA. Provides an elementary educational institute and preschool that offers adaptations for test taking, audiological evaluation and diagnosis, and Child Find services for disabled students.

Provides information and a support center for families, educators and anyone interested in the education of children with disabilities. The center provides workshops, newsletters, referral services, lending library and direct support through listening and problem solving with families.

As required by federal and state regulations, Harrisonburg City Public Schools actively seeks to identify, locate, and evaluate those children residing in Harrisonburg City from birth to age 21, who need special education and related services. The VDOE defines special education as specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parent(s), to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability, including instruction conducted in a classroom, in the home, in hospitals, in institutions, and in other settings. VDOE regulations define a child with a disability as a child with a developmental delay, an intellectual disability, a hearing impairment, deafness, a speech or language impairment, a visual impairment (including blindness), an emotional disability, an orthopedic impairment, autism, a traumatic brain injury, other health impairment, a specific learning disability, deaf-blindness, or multiple disabilities who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services.

The Office of Special Education Instruction directs and supports the development, implementation, operation, and evaluation of Pre K-12 educational programs, curricula, and services that meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. The office plans and provides professional development for staff and administrators and provides instructional leadership for and supervision, coordination, and evaluation of early childhood, elementary, secondary, career and transition programs and services.

Provides free, appropriate educational opportunities for all students with disabilities, ages 2 through 21 years. Services are provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment, as outlined in the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP is developed cooperatively by the student's parents, educators, building administrators/ designees and other invited participants. The student is also included when appropriate.

Proprietary day school program provides special education services for students ranging in age from five to 22 years, who have been unable to succeed in the public school setting due to severe behavioral difficulties, high truancy rates, low self-esteem, delayed social development, and a history of low motivation and academic achievement.

Provides remedial educational services to students ages 6 through eighteen, who have learning disabilities and/or attention deficits. Offers full day remedial school, summers school program, tutoring, psycho-educational assessment, and parent consultation and education.

Provides regular education programs for grades kindergarten through twelve and special education and vocational programs for ages two through twenty one. Provides vocational technical and adult GED education programs. Offers continuing education opportunities. Facilities are available for community rental.

The school provides services on-site from early intervention through school age and intensive programming for children and young adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. In addition, the school offers a variety of consultative services, including home-program support, school consultation, after-care and summer programs and community workshops.

A specialized K-12-day school, John G. Wood (JGW), teaches students with emotional and behavioral challenges that impact their academic success. The goal is to transition students back to their public school as soon as possible. JGW includes a broad range of courses for children in kindergarten through grade 12 and Extended School Year (ESY) services are available during the summer. Some residents of VHBG's Transitional Living programs attend JGW in addition to students who commute from multiple localities in the Richmond region. Students take a full range of academic courses that include CTE classes, online courses and electives with the ability to earn or work toward a Standard, Alternative, or General Education Diploma (GED). Self-contained classrooms are also available for more intensive support. JGW is licensed by the Virginia DOE, accredited by VAISEF, and aligned with Virginia SOLs.

Provides a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for all identified students with IEP's ages two to twenty-one. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed for each child who qualifies for special education services under IDEA. The IEP is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the individual child.

Special education and related services to severely/profoundly handicapped and/or autistic students ages 2-21. Also serves as an alternative school for pregnant teens.

Provides clinical and educational services. VIA currently provides the following services: The James C. Hormel School is a year-round, day-school program licensed to serve students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 2 and 22. Provides students with a comprehensive education and clinical program designed to address the core symptoms of autism and related learning issues. A multidisciplinary faculty develops individualized education programs for each student. Students receive daily one-on-one instruction from instructors, as well as supervision from an Behavior Analyst. Students' parents and caregivers receive additional support and training to implement practices in the home. In addition, families are supported by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps families and caregivers access additional support and community resources. The Outpatient Behavioral Services program provides evidence-based behavioral therapies designed to address the continuum of needs exhibited by children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Services are designed to address the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder along with many of the associated challenges. Depending upon a client's needs, behavior therapy is provided in their homes, communities, and/or VIA's specialized clinic. In addition to individual therapy, the Outpatient Behavioral Services program provides social skills training groups, summer camps, parent and caregiver coaching, and a number of workshops/continuing education events for health care practitioners, educators and child care providers. The Academy is designed to provide adults with autism spectrum disorder a variety of continuing education opportunities and behavioral supports. The Academy provides a continuum of life-long supports designed to meet the variety of needs adults across the autism spectrum may experience. The Academy is comprised of three colleges: College of Life Skills, College of Business and Entrepreneurship, and the College of Health and Well-being. Adult students in the Academy take a variety of courses designed to teach independent living skills, gaining and maintain meaningful employment, and how to live healthy lifestyles. In addition, the College of Health and Well-being offers behavior consultation services. Behavior consultation services consist of intensive, evidence-based assessment and treatment services to address behavior challenges and provide on-going therapeutic support. Highly-trained licensed staff members use person-centered planning techniques with each client to emphasize individual preferences and strengths. Behavior consultation services are designed to assist adults with autism with accessing and maintaining skills taught at the Academy.

Provides special education services to students with severe disabilities, ages two through 21, who are found eligible for special education and other related services by a multidisciplinary team.

The Special Education Department offers a variety of programs to all students with disabilities in order to meet individualized student needs.

A nurturing environment for children with disabilities. Care is available for a few hours, before and after school or all day. Six classrooms are arranged according to the child's age and developmental level. Computers, adaptive toys, and other special equipment are available for the children.

Provides information for parents of special needs children. Offers training workshops to parents and provides consultation services including information about special education law and services available. Maintains a lending library of current educational and parenting resources.

Proprietary day school program provides special education services for students ranging in age from five to 22 years, who have been unable to succeed in the public school setting due to severe behavioral difficulties, high truancy rates, low self-esteem, delayed social development, and a history of low motivation and academic achievement.

Provides regular and summer educational programs for kindergarten through 12th grade * special education programs * General Education Development(GED) and Continuing Education * preschool special education * home-bound instruction. Facilities are available for rental by community groups. For GED Prep class information, call 540-473-8216 and leave a message.

Provides a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for all special education children ages two to twenty-one. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed for each child who qualifies for special education services under IDEA. The IEP is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the individual child. Provides an elementary educational institute and preschool that offers adaptations for test taking, audiological evaluation and diagnosis, and Child Find Service for disabled students.

Provides general education services for grades K through 12 and special education services for ages two to 21. Provides GED classes an examinations where appropriate. Summer school is offered. Continuing education and vocational technical training is offered to students and to community citizens. School facilities are available for rental by community organizations.

The Kellar School is a therapeutic education program serving students grades three through 12 who have been identified as eligible for special education services. The structured, individualized program is designed to meet the needs of students with emotional and/or learning disabilities. These students may also have social, behavioral or health-related issues that significantly interfere with their ability to learn.

Provides educational services for children at campuses in Richmond and Winchester. Serve children with intellectual disabilities, autism, learning disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, mental illness and emotional disturbances. Accredited high school programs, elementary and middle school classes, ungraded special education classes, and vocational training with access to therapeutic supports including individual and family therapy, speech/language therapy and occupational therapy. LICENSED/CERTIFIED: VA Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities & VA DOE. AdvancEd accreditation.