Programs

Early Intervention Center

The Early Intervention Center (EIC) is located at the Jean Wilson Early Childhood Center which is part of the Walton Special Center. EIC serves infants and toddlers ages birth to 3 years old who are eligible for and receive in-home early intervention Part C services. 

Preschool Programs

Related Services (RS) for Speech and Language

Preschoolers who are eligible in the area of Speech and Language Impairment and require walk-on services for Speech and Language or push-in/pull-out services while attending SUSD State Preschools or Head Starts.

Special Day Class – Autism (SDC-AUT)

Preschool students demonstrating deficits in the area of Communication, Social Skills and behavior often related to Autism are served by SDC-AUT programs. These programs may include Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) such as Discrete Trial Training, physical and visual supports, Picture Exchange Communication Systems, Social skill stories, and Sensory Integration throughout the day. We provided level programming for students working towards full inclusion in general education. SDC-AUT strands include Highly Structured (HS), Structured (S), and Generalized (G) settings. 

Special Day Class – Moderate/Severe (SDC-MS)

Preschool students with overall delays and behaviors are served in these programs. SLPs, OTs, PTs, and Nurses may provide services to classrooms. There is a continuum of SDC-MS programs, which includes Medically Fragile, MS, MS with general education students, MS for students with Autism, and Moderate MS.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDC-DHH)

The continuum of services includes specialized programs for students with significant hearing impairments who benefit from full-time placement in a special day class setting. Sign language interpreters enable students to the mainstream in general education classes and in extracurricular activities as appropriate. Specialized equipment is provided to maximize student access to the curriculum.

Orthopedically Impaired (SDC-OI)

Continuum of services provides support and special programs for the student with severe orthopedic impairments and/or severe health impairments. Students may have a combination of placement in a general education class as well as the special day class setting. Specialized equipment is available as needed to maximize student access to the curriculum.

K-12 Programs

The Resource Specialist Program (RSP)

In K-8, RSP is designed to meet the educational needs of students who meet state eligibility criteria for special education and related services and which cannot be provided by the general program. Resource instruction (SAI) provides an individualized program with accommodations according to the goals and objectives defined in each student’s current IEP. Currently, we serve a total of 45 Elementary sites in the district including Charter sites. Each site has an RSP Case Manager assigned to it. Depending on the caseload, some sites who have a larger identified need are split with another RSP specialist who may have 15 or fewer students to serve. Models:  Push in, Pull out, Learning Center, Collaboration, and Consult of Specialized Academic Instruction called “SAI.” SUSD has implemented several “Learning Center Models” with success. Every Learning Center is unique to the culture and vision of the individual School Site.

In high school, specific SAI classes are identified as high school competency level courses within each content subject area included within the course catalog. Students enrolled in the SAI and general education courses will be working towards a high school diploma.

A Special Day Class (SDC-MM)

In K-8, SDC-MM provides is designed to meet the educational needs of students who meet state eligibility criteria for special education and related services which cannot be provided by the general program. Students usually spend a majority of their day in the SDC with a special education teacher and the assistance of a paraprofessional. Classes are aligned with District course curriculum and California content Standards and modified for students according to their unique needs.

In high school, students who are placed in an SDC-MM program may participate in SAI Courses of Study (Elective and Functional Core Curriculum) that are working toward a Certificate of Completion and/or may participate in SAI courses leading up to a High School Diploma. This will be determined by the course level competency of these programs and the IEP team.  Any student participating in a Low Incidence Program (e.g. Deaf, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, or Orthopedically Disabled) may be either a Certificate of Completion or a diploma candidate. This will be determined by the course level competency of these programs and the IEP team.

Special Day Class – Autism (SDC-AUT)

K-8 students demonstrating deficits in the area of Communication, Social Skills and behavior often related to Autism are served by SDC-AUT programs. These programs may include Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) such as Discrete Trial Tanning, physical and visual supports, Picture Exchange Communication Systems, Social skill stories, and Sensory Integration throughout the day. We provided level programming for students working towards full inclusion in general education. SDC-AUT strands include Highly Structured (HS), Structured (S), and Generalized (G) settings. Students in the Structured and Generalized access core curriculum.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDC-DHH)

The continuum of services includes specialized programs for students with significant hearing impairments who benefit from full-time placement in a special day class setting. Sign language interpreters enable students to the mainstream in general education classes and in extracurricular activities as appropriate. Specialized equipment is provided to maximize student access to the curriculum.

Orthopedically Impaired (SDC-OI)

Continuum of services provides support and special programs for the student with severe orthopedic impairments and/or severe health impairments. Students may have a combination of placement in a general education class as well as the special day class setting. Specialized equipment is available as needed to maximize student access to the curriculum.

Moderate/Severely Disabled (SDC-MS)

This program provides a continuum of Special Day Class services to students that focus on basic academic, functional, and life skills. Students participate in community-based instruction and are included as appropriate in the general education curriculum and program. Classes are taught by special education teachers supported by special education paraeducators. These classes may receive a variety of support services ranging from speech and language therapy to occupational therapy. These classes are based on developmentally appropriate practices that address the areas of cognition, social-emotional, gross/fine motor,  communication, and physical development.

TISS (Therapeutic Intervention for School Success) Programs

This program serves students with social, emotional & behavioral problems associated with mental health issues. Support services provided include on-site individual & group therapy, family therapy, support and linkage; behavioral intervention programming; social skills training; and structured daily schedule with the token economy system. Tier 3 program opportunity in-district prior to non-public school placement and returning to district from non-public school. 

Young Adult Programs

Young Adults Transition Classes

The Young Adult Program is a continuum of services for students 18-22 years.  YAP provides classes for both MS and MM students. The program provides vocational training, assessment, and on-going functional academic skills and training for students transitioning to adult life. The goal is to prepare students to be as independent as possible in order to live and thrive in their community. 

Workability 1 (WA1)

Workability 1 is a partnership between SUSD and the business community of San Joaquin County. A grant funded and administered by the CDE. WA1 provides comprehensive pre-employment skills training, employment placement, and follow up for high school SPED students who are making the transition from school to work, independent living, and postsecondary education or training. WA1 works directly with employees in the local business community and provides subsidized employment and workers comp. insurance. Elements and continuum of a program may include Recruitment, Assessment, Counseling, Pre-employment skills training, Vocational training, Student wages for tryout employment, Placement in unsubsidized employment, Other assistance with transition to a quality adult life, and utilization of interdisciplinary advisory committee/interagency.