| Preschool
Early Childhood Preschool programs provide language-based curriculum to students ages 3-4 with developmental delays. Preschool programs are based in the following locations: Alderwood, Northern Heights, Silver Beach, Sunnyland.
Resource
Resource programs provide direct, integrated, and/or consultative services to students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education. Resource programs are based in every elementary, middle and high school . (Resource support for students in the Options HS program is provided by their neighborhood HS or the Community Transitions program.)
Life Skills
Life Skills programs provide a functional academic and skill domain curriculum, with supported integration in general education and opportunities for community-based instruction to students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. Life Skills programs are based in the following locations: Geneva (Primary), Carl Cozier (Intermediate), Kulshan (Middle), Shuksan (Middle), Bellingham (High), Sehome (High).
EBD (Emotionally/Behaviorally Disabled)
EBD programs provide an academic curriculum within a structured behavior management system, with integration or mainstreaming in general education, to students with moderate to severe behavioral disabilities. EBD programs are based in the following locations:
Birchwood (Elementary - "Insights"), Whatcom (Middle - "Visions"), Squalicum (High - "Focus")
Community Transitions
The Community Transitions post-high school program provides transition courses, supported and independent vocational experiences, and linkages to adult services for students ages 18-21 with mild, moderate, or severe disabilities. The Community Transitions is located on the Options High School campus.
Behavior Team
The Behavior Team provides consultative support to school teams to develop and implement positive behavioral intervention plans.
Itinerant Services
Itinerant services provide instruction and support to students who need: Speech/Language, Braille, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technology, Diagnostic-Psychological Intervention, Sign Language, and Aural Rehab Management.
Out-of-District Placements
For student who need intensive services, the Bellingham School District contracts with other providers including: Northwest ESD 189 - Alternative Emotional/Behavioral Disabled programs & Deaf/Hard of Hearing program. |
