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    SGA SPECIAL EDUCATION TEAM 
     
    Catherine Josey Department Chairperson
    Kevin Riley Inclusion/CoTeacher
    Robyn McDaniel          Inclusion/CoTeacher
    Ronkeidra Shepherd  Inclusion/CoTeacher
    Khelicity Kimble           SLL Teacher
    Heine Law                     SLL Teacher
       
       
     
    The purpose of the Special Education program at Sugar Grove Academy is to minimize the impact of a student's disability while maximizing opportunities for the student to fully participate in his or her natural environment.
     
    A student suspected of having a disability is referred for an evaluation by a team of specialists. This multi-disciplinary team, which may consist of an educational diagnostician, school psychologist, speech and language pathologist, and other specialists, conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the student to determine eligibility for special education and related services.
     
    Eligible students with disabilities receive specialized instruction in the least restrictive environment with typically developing age level peers for the maximum extent of their day, as appropriate. Related services such as assistive technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, counseling as a related service, and speech and language therapy are provided for eligible students to access grade level curriculum, and to participate in their specifically designed educational program. 
     
    The SPED Department and all teachers at SGA are committed to the success of all students, regardless of disability.
     
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