One part of the special education team at Juniata Elementary includes five self contained classrooms. First, a multi disabilities room that services students K-6 which has a curriculum involving a variety of therapies and lot of sensory integration. The three Life Skills classes services students in grade K-6 for the entire school district. Students in these classrooms can be instructed on their educational level with accommodations and modifications to the general education curriculum. In addition to these self contained classrooms there is also an Emotional support classroom. This program services students in grades K-2. These students not only work on academics at their instructional level but also coping skills that help them to develop socially. The special education program at Juniata also includes 6 special education teachers that service students in a various capacities throughout the building.
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