Continuum of Services (From Least Restrictive To Most Restrictive) Placement for the provision of services could be in a number of different settings, based upon the child’s individual needs.  These placements include: Regular Classroom - Student receives services in the regular classroom. Regular Classroom and Related Services** - Student receives program in the regular classroom and receives related services as recommended on the Individual Education Plan. Regular Classroom and Consultant Services Direct and/or Indirect - Student receives program in the regular classroom with direct and/or indirect support from a consultant. Regular Classroom and Resource - Student receives program in the regular classroom that is supplemented by Resource (push-in or pull-out) service. Special Class - Student receives services in a self-contained special classroom on a daily basis.  Students in special classes are grouped according to similarity of needs. Special School - Student receives program in a separate day school serving students with special needs. Specialized Facilities – Nonpublic Schools - Student needs are intensive enough to require day or residential programs. **Related services provided along the continuum. Description Of Services These are the services that the Subcommittee/CSE may recommend for students based on their individual needs. Declassification Support Services provided to a student for up to one year after he/she has been declassified services will include those that support the student’s participation and success in the general education school program declassification services will be determined by the SERC/CSE and may include resource, consultant or related services a description of the services to be provided will be delineated in the minutes summarizing the SERC/CSE meeting or in an IEP Transitional Support Services assistance provided to general education or special education teacher instructing a student with a disability who is transferring to general education or a less restrictive placement student maintains their identification for duration of services level of service specified in the student’s IEP provide flexibility in design and delivery of services  Related Services provided to students with disabilities either in conjunction with a general education program or with other special education programs or services services may include, but are not limited to, speech and language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision therapy, orientation and mobility, counseling, and/or adapted physical education provision of these services enables students with disabilities to be successful in the school setting Consultant Teacher Services - Indirect provided to the teachers of identified students who are enrolled in general education classes services include assistance with the provision of academic modifications as described in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) provision of testing modifications for the student in an appropriate setting instruction to the general education teacher in the strategies/methodologies that will promote student success in the general education classroom  Consultant Teacher Services - Direct provided directly to students with disabilities who are enrolled in general education classes services include assistance with the provision of academic modifications as described in the IEP, re-teaching of key concepts or content addressed in class assistance with organizational and study skills provision of testing modifications provision of the strategies/methodologies that promote student success in the general education classroom Resource Services - Pull Out pull out resource services are provided in a structured setting outside the general education program instructional groups in a resource setting consist of a maximum of five students students are grouped according to similarity of needs based on their management, academic, physical, and social development the special education teacher may provide supplemental instruction to students in this setting, reinforcing key concepts or reteaching specific content students may access testing modifications as delineated in the IEP in this setting in addition to supplementing regular classroom instruction, the special education teacher in the resource room works with students to develop organizational and study skills and clarify assignments Special Class students attend a special class for daily instruction to the extent indicated on their IEP size and composition of a special class is based on similarity of individual student needs according to the students’ management, academic, physical, and social development the special education teacher provides primary instruction in specific content areas in this setting curricula emphasis may include the regular curriculum without modifications, the regular curriculum with modifications, a parallel curriculum, or a unique curriculum  Home and Hospital Instruction for students who are disabled or ill and cannot benefit from appropriate public schooling students are provided instruction in their home setting or hospital based as needed instruction may be equivalent to content-area coursework (credit-bearing) or supplant the general education program the CSE determines the need and duration of home or hospital instruction while the IEP delineates what goals and objectives will be taught In-State or Out-of-State Private Schools for students whose disability, or disabilities, are manifested in such a way that appropriate public facilities for instruction are not available instruction may be equivalent to content-area coursework (credit-bearing) or supplant the regular education program the CSE determines the need for in-state or out-of-state private school placement while the IEP delineates what goals and objectives will be taught Special Classes Located In Shenendehowa Elementary Schools Grade Range:  K-6 Location:  All Schools Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  15:1 Student Characteristics:  Below grade level in one or more areas.  Students benefit from small group instruction. Program Description:  Students receive instruction for one or more subject areas in a group of 15 or less with a special education teacher. Grade Range:  K Location:  Arongen Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:3  (Language Concepts) Student Characteristics:  Significant primary needs in speech/language, social skills, and/or academic deficits.  Students benefit from half-day programming in general education classes. Program Description:  Students spend a portion of their day in Language Concepts class and the remainder of the day in kindergarten or 1st grade.  Intensive speech/language support is provided to individuals and small groups of students.  Social and academic skill deficits are addressed. Grade Range:  K Location:  Chango Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:3 (Language Concepts) Student Characteristics:  Significant primary needs in speech/language, social skills, and/or academic deficits.  Students benefit from half-day participation in general education classes. Program Description:  Students spend a portion of their day in Language Concepts class and the remainder of the day in kindergarten or 1st grade.  Intensive speech/language support is provided to individuals and small groups of students.  Social and academic skill deficits are addressed. Grade Range:  K Location:  Okte Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:3 (Language Concepts) Student Characteristics:  Significant primary needs in speech/language, social skills, and/or academic deficits.  Students benefit from half-day programming in general education classes. Program Description:  Students spend a portion of their day in Language Concepts and the remainder of the day in kindergarten or 1st grade.  Intensive speech/language support is provided to individuals and small groups of students.  Social and academic skill deficits are addressed. Grade Range:  K-2 Location:  Karigon Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:3 (Language and Development Class) Student Characteristics:  Significant delays in one or more areas of development.  Students benefit from some participation in regular program. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:3 in one or more areas.  Participation in general education program as appropriate. Grade Range:  K-2, 3-5 Location:  Arongen Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:2 Management Needs Student Characteristics:  Significant primary needs in emotional, behavioral or management needs. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:2 in one or more areas.  Participation in general education program as appropriate to the individual’s needs. Grade Range:  1-2 Location:  Chango Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Academic Support) Student Characteristics:  Significant delays in more than one academic area.  Students benefit from general education classes in most special area subjects (e.g., art, music, PE, etc.). Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:1 in one or more areas.  Participation in general education program as appropriate. Grade Range:  3-5 Location:  Chango Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Academic Support) Student Characteristics:  Significant academic delays across content areas.  Students benefit from participation in general education program based on individual needs. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:1 in one or more areas.  Participation in general education program as appropriate. Grade Range:  3-5 Location:  Orenda Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Academic Support) Student Characteristics:  Significant academic delays across content areas.  Students benefit from participation in general education program based on individual needs. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:1 in one or more areas.  Participation in general education program as appropriate. Special Classes Located In Shenendehowa Middle Schools Grade Range:  6-8 Location:  All Schools Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  15:1 Student Characteristics:  Below grade level in one or more areas.  Students benefit from small group instruction. Program Description:  Students receive instruction for one or more subject areas in a group of 15 or less with a special education teacher. Grade Range:  6 Location:  Acadia Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Management Needs) Student Characteristics:  Significant emotional, behavioral or management needs.  Benefits from some participation in regular programming. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:1 in one or more areas.  Participation in regular programming as appropriate. Grade Range:  6 Location:  Gowana Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Academic Needs) Student Characteristics:  Significant emotional, behavioral or management needs.  Students benefit from participation in the general education program. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:1 in one or more areas.  Participation in general education program as appropriate. Grade Range:  6-8 Location:  Acadia Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Life Skills) Student Characteristics:  Significant delays in one or more areas of development.  Students benefit from some participation in community-based experiences. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:1 and through community-based experiences.  Students are introduced to prevocational skills. Grade Range:  7 Location:  Koda Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Management Needs) Student Characteristics:  Significant emotional, behavioral or management needs.  Students benefit from participation in the general education program. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:1 in one or more areas.  Participation in general education program as appropriate. Grade Range:  7 Location:  Koda, Acadia Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Academic Needs) Student Characteristics:  Significant academic delays.  Students benefit from participation in the general education program. Program Description:  Students may receive instruction for more content area subjects in 12:1:1.  Participation in general education program as appropriate.  Vocational exploratory subjects offered. Grade Range:  8 Location:  Acadia Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Academic Needs) Student Characteristics:  Significant academic delays.  Students benefit from participation in the general education program. Program Description:  Students may receive instruction for most content area subjects in 12:1:1.  Participation in general education program as appropriate.  Vocational exploratory subjects offered. Grade Range:  8 Location:  Gowana Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Management Needs) Student Characteristics:  Significant emotional, academic, or management needs.  Students benefit from participation in the general education program. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:1 in one or more areas.  Participation in general education program as appropriate. Special Classes Located In Shenendehowa High School  (subject to change based on needs of students) Grade Range:  9 - 12 Location:  All Schools Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  15:1 Student Characteristics:  Below grade level in one or more areas.  Students benefit from small group instruction. Program Description:  Students receive instruction for one or more subject areas in a group of 15 or less with a special education teacher. Grade Range:  9 Location:  High School West Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Academic Needs) Student Characteristics:  Significant academic delays.  Students benefit from general education instruction in some areas. Program Description:  Students may receive instruction for most content area subjects in 12:1:1.  Participation in general education program as appropriate.  Vocational exploratory subjects offered. Grade Range:  9-10 Location:  High School West Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Management Needs) Student Characteristics:  Significant primary needs in emotional, behavioral, or management needs. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:1 in one or more areas.  Participation in general education program as appropriate. Grade Range: 9-12 Location:  High School West Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 ((Life Skills) Student Characteristics:  Significant delays in one or more areas of development.  Students benefit from participation in community-based experiences. Program Description:  Students receive most academic instruction in 12:1:1 and through community-based experiences.  Students develop prevocational and vocational skills. Grade Range:  10-12 Location:  High School Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Management Needs) Student Characteristics:  Significant emotional, behavioral, or management needs. Program Description:  Students may receive academic instruction in 12:1:1 in one or more areas.  Participation in general education program as appropriate. Grade Range:  10-12 Location:  High School East Student/Teacher/Aide Ratio:  12:1:1 (Academic Needs) Student Characteristics:  Students have significant academic delays.  Students have ability to benefit from general education instruction/participation in some areas. Program Description:  Students may receive instruction for most areas in 12:1:1.  Students may participate in vocational education. Services And Placements Outside Of The Shenendehowa Central School District Capital Region BOCES - The Shenendehowa Central School District is currently served by Capital Region BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services).  BOCES provides the school district with several special education services, including special education classes, itinerant related services, and assistive technology services. Students may be placed in BOCES special education programs if their needs are best met by the programs and services offered through these programs.  Many BOCES classrooms are located in schools within the Capital District area, and others are located in the BOCES Center in Colonie.  In unique circumstances, Shenendehowa will cross contract with Warren/Saratoga/Washington/Hamilton/Essex (WSWHE) BOCES or Rensselaer/Columbia/Green (Questar) BOCES. Students who have special needs that require related services such as visual services, orientation and mobility training, and behavioral support services may receive these services at Shenendehowa through BOCES itinerant service providers. Approved Private Schools - Some students have needs that can best be met in specialized schools that provide services appropriate for specific disabilities.  The CSE may recommend placement in private schools that have been approved by the New York State Education Department.  These schools include schools for the deaf, day treatment programs, and residential schools. [Return to Top]