Kurtis Kotes
Principal, grades 9-12
222 Scotchtown Ave.
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6100
Special Education Course Descriptions
LEARNING LAB
Full year - ½ credit
Learning Lab is a small group setting in which students who qualify for special education services receive reinforcement of academic skills in the content areas. English, math, science, social studies and study skills are addressed. Academic skills are re-taught, reinforced and/or reviewed to promote success in mainstream classes.
PRIMARY CLASS
Full year
Primary class is an instructional class with up to fifteen students who work with a teacher and a teacher aide. The New York State learning standards are addressed in the major content areas, and students will take corresponding Regents exams at the end of the year. Skills are reviewed and reinforced daily, so the curriculum is less detailed than that of the equivalent general education class.
INCLUSION CLASS
Full year
Inclusion classes in English, math, social studies, and science are conducted by a content area teacher and a special education teacher working together as “co-teachers.” This creates a successful learning environment for all students in the class, including special education students who may need additional support. All students in these classes are challenged to reach the same academic goals and are evaluated by the same Regents exams at the conclusion of the course.
I.E.P.(INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM) CLASSES
Full year
In the I.E.P. Class, special education students have the opportunity to earn an I.E.P. Diploma. Success is based upon the achievement of each student’s individualized educational goals. Curriculum is customized to promote the student’s success following graduation from high school. Skill transfer and vocational application are long range goals for the I.E.P. student.