Special Education
Instructional Support Program (ISP)
ISP is a class designed to support students with an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). This specialized academic instruction class provides differentiated support for students who qualify for special education services. This class supports students in accessing the general education curriculum. Students receive support during a separate designated time. The appropriate placement for each student is determined by their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team.
Grade Level: 6,7,8
Prerequisite Course: None
Term Length: Year
IEP Placement
Inclusion Program (Extensive Support Needs)
The Inclusion Program is designed for students with special education needs by including them in general education classrooms for most or all of the school day. In these settings, both general and special education staff work together to provide the support and instruction needed for students to succeed. This team-based approach ensures that students can fully access the general education curriculum while working toward the goals outlined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP team decides the type and amount of support each student needs, creating a plan that promotes their academic, social, and emotional growth in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Grade Level: 6,7,8
Prerequisite Course: None
Term Length: Year
IEP Placement
Special Day Class (SDC)
Special Day Class (Moderate) offers small group instruction of course content which may include academic areas such as ELA, social studies, math, and science and incorporate study and basic skills using general education curriculum standards, as well as objectives and goals outlined in a student’s IEP. The IEP team will recommend the number of academic content courses for each individual student. Special Day Class placement is determined by assessed need and driven by goals developed through the IEP process.
Grade Level: 6,7,8
Prerequisite Course: None
Term Length: Year
IEP Placement
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
Our Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) help students develop the communication skills necessary to succeed academically and socially. Services focus on diagnosing and treating various speech and language impairments that affect a student's ability to communicate effectively in the school setting.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Our Occupational Therapists (OTs) focus on enhancing a student's ability to participate in their daily educational "occupations"—everything from handwriting and cutting to organizing materials and managing sensory input in the classroom. School-based OT is specifically designed to support a student’s functional performance within the academic environment.
Behavioral Therapy
OUSD’s behavior specialist uses evidence-based practices to proactively teach essential social-emotional skills and foster a positive and supportive learning environment for all students through a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Key services include conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to determine the function of behavior and developing individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) focused on teaching replacement skills.