The Department of Special Services welcomes students and parents to contact us for further information concerning any of the comprehensive support programming available in MSAD#68.
These services include:
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ESL services for students identified as limited English proficient
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Section 504 accommodations for students who have a disability which significantly impacts a life function
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No Child Left Behind Title IA support services for students at risk for not meeting language arts and/or mathematics standards
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Special Education services for students identified as having a disability which requires individualized instruction. These services include, but are not limited to:
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Psychological assessment services for referred students
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Individualized instruction in content areas in a special education setting
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Inclusionary academic support in the regular classroom
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Programming for students with autism or pervasive developmental delays
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Life skills programming
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Specialized social skill instruction and behavior programming for students with emotional disabilities
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Specialized supports for students with other health impairments such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or motoric handicapping conditions
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Health services for students with physical illness or for monitoring of medication for eligible students
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Related services for identified students such as speech and language, occupational therapy, etc.
We are fortunate to have an outstanding staff, which works to provide appropriate educational programming to students who are identified with special needs. Our mandate is to include students in regular programming to the greatest extent possible.
The Special Services office is located at SeDoMoCha Middle School. Feel free to come in, or contact us by telephone: 564-8481. We welcome the opportunity to create a partnership which will work effectively to support student progress toward meeting the Maine Learning Results, and becoming successful citizens.
Devora Kamys
Director of Special Services