Special Education Programs

Prairie Crossing offers a variety of Special Education services including  Learning Services, Speech Language Services, Health Services, Mental Health Services and Occupational Therapy. These services are provided through our mild /moderate department or our center-based affective needs program.

Mild/Moderate Special Education Department

This programming assists students in developing skills and learning behaviors which enable him/her to benefit from the general education program, even with the challenges presented by their disability. Programming offers support in the learning content area or language processing area which makes learning in the conventional sense, difficult. Delivery of service is through collaboration (team teaching), consultation, differentiated instruction, materials modification, small group instruction and/or direct instruction within the special education setting.

Currently our staff consists of 3 Learning Specialists, a full time school psychologists, part time Social worker, 2 full time Speech Language Pathologist and it occupational therapist.

Center-Based ASD program

A center-based autism program is designed to provide comprehensive, structured support and specialized education to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By creating a tailored environment equipped with expert staff, therapeutic resources, and evidence-based interventions, the program aims to enhance developmental skills, social interactions, and overall quality of life. This approach not only addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals with ASD but also fosters a collaborative community involving families, educators, and healthcare professionals to support ongoing growth and independence.

The ASD Center-Based team plans for high-quality instruction in each area of need identified in the IEP, AND plans for meaningful inclusion in the general education classroom. Time in general education is thoughtfully planned ahead of time. Tasks are modified or accommodated based on the IEP. Social interactions are intentionally contrived. Skills taught in the ASD center are generalized to other environments. When a student is unable to be in the general education classroom for a particular reason or lagging skill, that skill is identified in the IEP and/or BIP in such a way that the gap is closed in a reasonable amount of time.

We refer to Prairie Crossing's Program as the MEADOW.

Meaningful Connections
Engagement
Advocacy
Diversity
Opportunity
Wellness