Special Education Programs in District 30

Valley Stream District 30 provides a continuum of special education services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Programs are provided in the least restrictive setting appropriate for the student.

Programs may include:

General Education with Related Services
Students remain in the general education classroom and receive related services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, or counseling.

Consultant Teacher Services
A special education teacher works with the student in the general education classroom or provides consultation to support the classroom teacher.

Resource Room
Students receive small-group specialized instruction to support academic skills such as reading, writing, mathematics, and organization.

Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)
General education and special education teachers work together in the same classroom to provide instruction and support to students with and without disabilities.

Special Class Programs
Students receive instruction in smaller class settings with additional adult support. Class sizes and staffing ratios may include:

 15:1
12:1
12:1:1
8:1:2
6:1:3

These programs provide more structured instruction for students whose needs require greater levels of support.