Vision Statement

At Regional School District #10 Special Services Department, we believe that all children can learn with the appropriate supports in a nuturing environment. Each student will achieve academically, socially, physically, and emotionally with maximum opportunities in the most inclusive setting. Students will value themselves as individuals, be active participants in their learning, and advocate for their learning needs. Respect for each person's uniqueness and importance will permeate all aspects of the educational environment. Children will be described in terms of their strengths rather than their deficiencies; attaining high standards of learning that we expect of all students. Students will successfully transition into the community, pursue further educational opportunities, or gain employment to become productive and contributing members of society, as well as life-long learners.

Mission Statement

At Regional School District #10's Special Services Department, we believe that all children can learn as outlined in our vision statement. This requires appropriate educational programs and services for those students with specific learning problems, whether immediate or through age 21. The overall educational objectives of these students does not differ from that of other students. The intent of these programs and services is to enable special students access and be included in all of the curricular and extracurricular opportunities afforded non-disabled peers while reaching their academic, social, physical, and emotional potential. Goals of the Special Services Department are: collaboration between regular and special education staff for improved learning of special education students; frequent communication between school and home and that students obtain authentic learning and assessment experiences to achieve the concepts listed below.

The Special Services Department will ensure that all students be educated to become responsible citizens in the ever-changing society of the twenty-first century. They will acquire the skills, knowledge, and ethics that will lead to learning as a life-long process. While this may require assistive technology, the department will continue to provide the latest innovations in equalizing environments and enabling communication. Concepts that graduating students, whether 18 or 21 years old, will understand are many and varied. Students will understand the stages of human life and our relationship with the world. Students will communicate appropriately and effectively. Students will value, understand and participate in creative expression in a multitude of mediums. Students will understand their role in society. They will understand cultures and differences of societies and races other than their own. Students will understand past and present events in our culture and that of others. They will become ethical, effective users and producers of ideas and information. Students will recognize and practice health-enhancing lifestyles that promote physical and emotional growth. Students will demonstrate ethical behavior and respect for themselves and others. They will develop and use critical, creative thinking and problem solving skills within their individual capabilities. Transitional needs to the adult world will be a major focus of the students as they approach their high school years. The Special Services Department is committed to this mission. While the tasks we have dedicated ourselves to may be difficult and sometimes seemingly unattainable, it is our mission to provide the very best education for all students so that they may thrive and flourish; reaching their potential and beyond.