Students eligible for special education will receive services in the least restrictive environment to the greatest extent possible.  The services for students in need of specially designed programs will be provided by the Garner-Hayfield Community School District in collaboration with AEA 267 support or through alternative placements.

General Education Classroom with General Education Teacher and Special Education Teacher Collaboratively Teaching: 
The student remains in the general education classroom.  The special education teacher creates and assists in carrying out modifications and accommodations with the general classroom teacher.  The special education teacher may be present in the classroom during instruction. The general education teacher assigns the grade.

General Education Classroom with General Education Teacher and Special Education Teacher Co-Teaching: 
The student remains in the general education classroom.  The general and special education teachers plan, create, modify, adapt, and teach together in the general education setting.  The general education teacher assigns the grade.

Pull-Out Services:
The student receives special education instruction outside the general classroom for part of the school day to address identified needs.  An Individualized Education Program (IEP) addresses identified needs, and is aligned to district standards and benchmarks.  The special education teacher is responsible for progress monitoring on IEP goals.

Reverse Consultation:
In order to meet the requirements of the Highly Qualified Teacher legislation, special education teachers who provide instruction for core subjects will do so in consultation with a highly qualified general education core subject area teacher. The general education teacher assigns the grade.

Work Experience/Transition Services:
At age 14, the student’s IEP addresses postsecondary transition needs in the areas of living, learning, and working. This may include work experience during the school day.

Cardinal Center (In-District Alternative High School):
Special education students may attend the Garner Cardinal Center as deemed appropriate by the IEP team.  A special education teacher will be assigned to provide instruction and progress monitoring for identified goal areas.

Alternate Placement:
The student requires a more restrictive environment than that which is available in the Garner-Hayfield School District.  Options may include:
  a)      special day school
  b)      special residential facility
  c)      hospital/homebound services

Combination of Options:
The student has needs that may require a combination of the above options.