Manhattan / Hunter Science High School

The MHSHS Special Education Department works closely with students, teachers and families to:

Manage caseload of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Conduct IEP meetings (compile teacher reports, interview students, give vocational assessments)

Write IEPs, including present levels of performance, annual goals and other sections

Engage parents regarding educational and other needs

Facilitate

Provide students with social emotional support

Provide students with academic support services utilizing co-teaching and resource room reinforcement of subject area content

Providing testing accommodations, such as a small distraction-free setting and extra time on state and local assessments

Transition activities- planning of post-secondary goals and work experiences to support those

School to college transition- applying for college testing accommodations

Links to agencies providing post-secondary services as needed

Engage in co-teaching activities in the classroom, as well as planning units, creating modifications, and co-teaching lessons.