Programs & Services
SCORE - Self-Contained Optional Resource Environment
ID/ CD Classroom
Program Structure
- A cross-categorical program design with one teacher and 1 para professional
- Maximum of 12 students at any one time in the classroom
- Programming currently offered for grades 3-high school in two separate classrooms
Programming for Students
- With moderate educational needs (IQ in the intellectually delayed range) who are not successful full time in the general education setting with limited resource room support
- With adaptive behavior deficits
- Whose learning needs are best met with direct instruction in a small group setting with opportunity for inclusion in select courses
- Who benefit from a curriculum aligned to the Ohio Academic Learning Standards – Extended with moderate accommodations and modifications
- Who currently require adult prompting in order to learn independent work and life skills
Specially Designed Programming of SCORE
- Direct instruction of core content and IEP goals in small group or individual settings aligned to academic learning standards-extended
- Participation for all students in non-academic courses with same-age, typical peers
- Inclusion in general education academic content classes when appropriate, with limited adult support
- Integration of vocational experiences, work skills, including “soft skills,” on a daily basis
- Direct instruction of social skills and adaptive behavior skills aligned to IEP
- Direct guidance and teaching of resources (ex. OhioMeansJobs) in identification of preferences, interests, and strengths to prepare for employment and future independent living
- Collaboration with an expanded IEP team to assist in transition for students who are appropriate for Penta Career Center
- Includes cost of related services as a component of overall programming