Mrs. Whalen - Special Education Department

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Special Education and Arlington High School

At the high school level, responsibility gradually shifts from students-
parents-teachers to students themselves. Students gradually become empowered 
and independent learners. Our goal is to assist students to become as 
independent as possible as they transition into post-secondary education and 
training or into the work force. This includes students who have been 
classified with an educational disability through the Committee on Special 
Education.
 
New York State’s mandated high school curriculum is determined by the Regents 
of the State. Students earn a diploma by completing credit-bearing Regents’ 
level courses, and passing New York State exams. The curriculum itself cannot 
be changed or modified. In addition, there is a small group of students 
enrolled in non-credit bearing classes involving a life skills and a 
practical skills curriculum. This leads to an IEP diploma, and includes 
required New York State exams. 
 
Students who are within the average range in learning aptitude should be able 
to succeed in Regents’ level classes with good attendance, personal effort, 
supplementary special education support, and testing accommodations. Several 
support programs have been developed to provide support at Arlington High 
School for these students who also have been classified with an educational 
disability through the Committee on Special Education. The Resource Room is a 
strong program that is effective for most students with disabilities at the 
high school level and a general Consultant Teacher program is a lighter 
alternative for stronger students.

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Mrs. Whalen - Special Education Department

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