CCR

The North Ridge Cross Categorical Resource (CCR) program is staffed with two special education teachers.  Mrs. Lois Carroll is our full-time teacher and Ms. Katie Carroll works part time at North Ridge.

Students are identified for special education services based upon federal and state guidelines.  Students may qualify for services as:

1. Autistic
2. Behaviorally-Emotionally Disabled
3. Mentally Disabled including Educable Mentally Disabled
4. Multi-handicapped
5. Other Health Impaired – may include ADHD, brain injured, etc.
6. Specific Learning Disabled
7. Traumatic Brain-Injury
8. Developmentally Delayed
9. Orthopedically Impaired

When a student qualifies for special education services, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team will meet and develop an IEP for the student that identifies strengths and needs.  Goals and short- term objectives will be developed to address the needs of the student.  The IEP team may consist of the parent, classroom teacher, principal, guidance counselor, special education teacher, psychologist, and/or other specialists such as speech-language teacher, occupational therapist, physical therapist, etc.

The resource program serves children in all grade levels (K-5) in a pull-out and/or

in-class setting.  The special education and regular classroom teacher work closely together to communicate the needs and progress of each student.  Through this communication, we feel we have a very strong special education program that can effectively meet the needs of each student as identified on the Individualized Education Plan in the least restrictive environment.

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