Centralized Classes

This classroom provides specially designed instruction in a supportive, structured setting to help students grow as active and meaningful members of our school community. Students served in this program typically have significant learning needs and developmental delays across multiple areas. Instruction focuses heavily on building communication skills using a variety of methods such as verbal speech, picture symbols, sign language, gestures, and assistive communication devices. Teachers work on foundational skills while also emphasizing daily routines, functional academics, social development, and independent living skills. The environment is carefully structured to support engagement, communication, and skill development at each student’s individual level. When appropriate, students participate in activities alongside their general education peers to practice and apply the skills they are learning in a variety of school settings.

The Behavior Support Classroom (BSC) is a specialized program designed to provide intensive behavioral and emotional support to help students succeed at school. This setting provides a highly structured and predictable environment where students receive individualized academic instruction along with targeted behavioral supports. Teachers use positive behavior strategies, clear expectations, and consistent responses to help students build self-regulation, coping skills, and positive decision-making habits. Social skills instruction is an important part of the daily schedule, helping students learn appropriate ways to manage emotions, communicate needs, and interact with others. The goal of the BSC program is to strengthen each student’s academic progress and behavioral skills so they can successfully transition back into resource or general education settings when appropriate.

The FOCUS program is designed to support students who need intensive instruction in functional academics and daily living skills. Students in this program may have cognitive disabilities or characteristics of autism that require access to an alternative curriculum. Each student’s educational plan is developed by the ARD/IEP committee and is aligned to grade-level TEKS through a vertically aligned approach in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. Instruction emphasizes practical, real-world skills alongside academic growth, helping students build independence and confidence. Students in FOCUS receive highly individualized support based on comprehensive evaluations and clearly defined goals and objectives outlined in their IEP. The program focuses on developmental skills, communication, adaptive behavior, and transition planning to prepare students for life beyond high school, including community participation and independent living. When appropriate, students may receive additional resources or behavioral supports and participate in alternative state assessments aligned to their instructional program.

This classroom provides specially designed instruction with a strong focus on building social skills while continuing to support students’ academic growth. Students served in this program typically experience challenges with social communication that impact their social, emotional, and academic success. The classroom offers structured social skills instruction, positive behavior supports, and academic instruction tailored to each student’s individual needs. Lessons help students learn to recognize and manage emotions, understand others’ perspectives, and develop appropriate peer interactions. Services are available from elementary through high school, and students may participate in this setting for all or part of their school day based on ARD committee decisions and individual needs. Most students in this program are working at or above grade level academically.