Special Education

The Special Education Department at Franklin offers a continuum of services and a range of classes to support the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in core academic classes as well as to support general education classes. Franklin offers the full spectrum of Special Education services from self-contained classrooms to full inclusion in general education.

Students’ schedules are arranged with their School Counselors and in conjunction with the students’ IEP Case Managers.

Students in Special Education may earn a standard diploma, modified diploma or certificate of completion. This decision must be made by the end of the sophomore year. A student will be placed on a modified diploma track or certificate only if the IEP team and school administration agree and parental consent is given.

For more information, please see the Special Education Information for Parents, PPS District Site

 

Intensive Skills Centers (ISC)

This self-contained community-based program concentrates on preparing students to meet the needs of independent community living, social and peer relations, familiarization with community resources, personal hygiene and health, daily living skills, recreational activities, work habits, and job preparation. Students also receive instruction in areas designated in their IEP as well as support with their mainstream classes. In addition, students are provided support with completing graduation requirements.

 

Learning Center/Academic Skills Class (ASC)

Students served in the Learning Center/Academic Skills Classrooms have learning differences that affect their educational progress. Students receive instruction in areas designated in their IEP as well as support with their mainstream classes. In addition, students are provided support with completing graduation requirements.

 

Communication Behavior (CB) Team Classroom

Students with an IEP get direct instruction and support for communication, behavior, self-advocacy and executive functioning skills (organization, time management, future-thinking, and planning). Students also receive support for work completion and direct support for academic tasks. Placement in this class is based on SPED eligibility and IEP team feedback.

 

Social Emotional Skills (SES) Center

Students served in the Social Emotional Skills Classroom have social, emotional, or behavioral needs that affect their educational progress. Students receive instruction in areas designated in their IEP as well as support with their mainstream classes.

 

Related Services: 

Case Management * Speech-Language Pathologist * School Psychologist * Adaptive PE * Occupational * Therapist Transition Services * Push-In Support