The Jordan Middle School Special Education staff supports developing programs that best fit our students' needs so all students can make progress and thrive in school. This is a large department consisting of 12teachers 10 instructional assistants, as well as a speech therapist and an associate school psychologist. Ms. Patricia Domoracki is the Special Education Disseminator. Ms. Diane Fluitt is the Speech Therapist, and Ms. Donna McCormick is the Associate School Psychologist. The following programs are currently available.

• ALE This program is for students who have moderate to severe disabilities and need functional and practical life skills. ALE is taught by Ms. Tamara Babin-Campbell.
• LEVEL 4 Classes in math, English, and reading are offered with this program. Students who are placed in these classes typically are 2-3 grade levels behind their peers. Structured reading programs are taught in Level 4 classes. One main goal is to strengthen student skills so they will be able to return to the regular classroom.
• LEVEL 5 Students with severe behavioral problems are placed in this program. In addition to academics, the Level 5 program also offers Social Skills classes, Resource classes, and a Behavior Management Class.
• Keeping Every Youth Successful KEYS classrooms house the Inclusion, Content Mastery Classroom, and Resource programs. Inclusion services assist students in succeeding in the general education classroom, either through direct or consultative services. The Content Mastery Classroom (CMC) program is available to support instruction for all classes including electives and Physical Education. Students are sent to CMC by their classroom teacher to be retaught concepts and for special instructional modifications. CMC is open for students before and after school, as well as during the normal school day. The Resource program is offered to students who cannot manage all five core subjects for either academic, behavioral, or organizational reasons., Ms. Garcia,Mr. Bruce Spears, Ms. Jester, Mr. Krueger, Ms.Reardon, Ms. Rivas, Ms. Gatian, and Ms. Warner are part of the Special Education Department.

Special Programs