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Program Description:
The Spring Independent School District Adaptive Behavior (AB) program is a highly structured classroom setting designed for students with the most intense emotional and behavioral difficulties. The purpose of the program is to help students gain improved social skills while maintaining academic success. Although the primary focus is on teaching appropriate behaviors, academic instruction is also emphasized. Instruction is individualized according to the student’s behavioral and academic functioning levels in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as determined by the ARD Committee. Qualifying Descriptors: In Spring ISD, students must currently be eligible for special education services in order to be considered for the AB program. Most often, candidates for the AB program are students with an Emotional Disturbance (ED) or Other Health Impairment (OHI with a diagnosis of ADHD) who have been through previous, less-restrictive interventions and have been continually unsuccessful. Behavior and emotional issues a student may exhibit include, but are not limited to: · Significant psychological issues such as mood disorders, depression, or anxiety Description of Support - The AB program is designed to: · Assure a safe environment in which a student can learn.
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