Special Education Update: February 11, 2021
ATP students return to campus!
Our ATP students will return to campus on Monday, February 22. School will begin with small cohorts, splitting special education classes in half for Cohort A and Cohort B. Students will attend school 2 days a week for 4.5 hours each day.
Cohort A: Monday and Tuesday: 8:45-1:15
Cohort B: Thurs and Friday:8:45-1:15
Wednesday will remain as distance learning days for all students. Meals and transportation will be provided. Safety protocols will be followed at all times.
Yuba City Special Education Classroom
This week, we wanted to highlight one of Special Education classrooms that is on Yuba City High School Campus. In this classroom, we have an amazing staff that supports students with their unique needs.

In that classroom, they focus on each individual student’s needs, wants, and preferences. The staff provide a safe and welcoming environment. A happy student is a student who is ready to lean and engage. The main goals of this class are life skills and transitioning to adult life. 
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Most students benefit from clear, hands-on instruction in life skills that will help them to increase independence. Learning life skills is essential to increase independence at home, at school and in the community. Succeeding step by step, our students gain the tools and confidence that will allow them to increase self-esteem and lead to more happiness in all areas of life.
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Learning a wide range of life skills that apply to many areas of life is critical. It is also important to include “thinking skills” such as organizing, planning, prioritizing and decision making related to each life skill being taught. Categories of life skills include: 
  • Health and safety
  • Career path and employment
  • Peer relationships, and socialization
  • Community participation
  • Transportation
  • Leisure/recreation
  • Home living skills
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Laundry Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Calculator functions 
Each of these students has their individual plan for learning skills to apply to their life that is appropriate. The classroom provide a learning environment that meets the unique needs of each student and has a wonderful staff in supporting them. Big shout out to their Teacher, Bryan Statter and Para Educators, Jennifer Parish and Casey McCurry! Thank you for supporting your students.  
A Message from Special Education Director, Janine Hughes

The times that we are currently living through are very different and challenging for all. Through this time, I have realized what an amazing staff that we have here in our SCSOS Special Education Department. Through this process, they have had to adapt and be flexible with the constant shift that has occurred in the world and in education. Each one of them cares and supports the students that they serve with dignity and respect. Special Educators are always skilled at adapting, modifying and utilizing resources for student success. One of the amazements that I have is how they are always thinking creatively and outside of the box to support students’ needs. We are very lucky here in our SCSOS Special Education Department to have such a dedicated team. It takes a village to support students, and I am proud of the village that we have through this time!