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Collaborating
with the school community to continually improve the
educational opportunities available within and out of our
schools that promote improved educational outcomes for
children with disabilities in an effort for all to
transition from school to higher education and/or work
environments. We will do this in an effort to assist our
students in becoming viable members of their community;
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Promoting an
atmosphere where differences are accepted, valued and
supported by the larger education system;
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Promoting
communication within the Elementary, Middle and High schools
to foster a sense of unity and understanding of the issues
and solutions
necessary to improve the effectiveness of the special
education services
within our school system;
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Providing
Educational evaluations and interpretation of results for
parents and teachers with recommendations for appropriate
educational programming and placement;
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Providing
educational opportunities to ensure that all students master
their curriculum through the implementation of IDEA, NCLB,
NYS Standards and the SCSD mission;
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Providing each
student an opportunity to learn and progress in an inclusive
environment to the maximum degree allowed by their unique
educational needs;
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Creating
supports to teachers and administrators in a caring
workplace that fosters teamwork and personal and
professional growth;
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Creating
Cooperative partnerships with private agencies, colleges and
universities in personnel preparation and staff development
in the field of special education through internships,
seminars, research projects and other professional
development activities;
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Providing
Consultative services for private and parochial schools to
assist them in developing child identification procedures
and an appropriate education program;
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Providing and
promoting such services in a cost effective and efficient
manner.
