Special Education

"Together we make a difference" with the students who qualify for Special Education services.  Students receive special education instruction in a variety of settings based on their individual needs as determined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
     All special educators serve as a resource to the staff.  Classroom teachers assist with the implementation of the IEP goals/objectives by making modifications or accommodations to ensure that the special education students meet with success when working within the general education setting.  The Edmark Reading program and the Soar to Success reading program are being used successfully as alternative reading interventions.

Speech and Language Therapy

Speech and language services are provided for those students at Freetown Elementary who are identified through the special education process.  Students qualify for services when a disability exists which negatively impacts their educational success.  The speech-language pathologist plans and provides services for each student based upon his or her individual needs.  The communication assistant also assists students to progress toward their target goals.  Therapy can occur within the classroom or in the speech room.  Most children receive services in small groups.  Speech-language therapy at Freetown includes work in the following areas: speech sound production, phonemic awareness, vocabulary use and understanding, grammar skills, auditory comprehension and recall, and problem-solving.