Special Education

Alternatives Unlimited has demonstrated tremendous success in helping emotionally disturbed/behavior disordered students grow socially and academically. AU provides small classes, individual instruction and the use of quality resources, including computer labs.

Program features include:

• Therapeutic Day Program: For students identified as emotionally disturbed or behavior disordered, with a staff to student ratio of 1:3 or 1:5. Each student’s program is based on his/her Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• A Prescribed Instructional Plan (PIP) to improve academic performance and behavior for each student.
• A core academic program with instruction in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Life Skills, and Physical Education. All courses are aligned with the district’s curriculum content objectives.
• Experienced counselors and social workers to help students with social and emotional development, act as liaisons with community agencies and provide services to students and their families.