Programs

Students receive instruction based on the BEST Standards in a behavioral intervention program.  Students accessing this program have been identified with eligibility areas that indicate a priority need for receiving intensive behavioral interventions. Students have received a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and a subsequent Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP) that is integrated into their Individual Education Program (IEP).  Elementary Programs focus on providing intensive, planned and sustained behavioral support in a small group setting while providing continued supports in larger environments on the school campus. The goal in the Behavioral Intervention program is for students to improve socially appropriate behaviors and generalize them to the larger school campus. Each student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) created and updated yearly by the education team that includes the parents/guardians. Students learn how to develop appropriate interpersonal, social/emotional, and self-regulation skills. This service is available to elementary school students at identified schools within each attendance zone.

Students receive instruction based on either the Florida Standards or the BEST Standards Access Points in this service delivery model. Students receive instruction in a regular educational setting for the majority of their school day. Instructional methods are likely to incorporate differentiated instruction and the use of accommodations. ESE services may include consultation among teachers, support facilitation, co-teaching, paraprofessional support, instructional support, pull out resource or learning lab services to meet the student’s academic and/or behavior needs.  This service is available to elementary, middle, and high school students in all schools within each attendance zone.

Students receive instruction based on the BEST Standards Access Points. Students accessing this program have been identified with a mild to moderate intellectual disability or an eligibility with similar educational needs. The goal in the Life Skills program is for students to become as independent as possible. Each student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) created and updated yearly by the education team that includes the parents/guardians. Students learn how to live and work in the greater community through instruction which combines academics, self-care skills, interpersonal skills and vocational training in their Least Restrictive Environment. This service is available to students in PreK, elementary, middle, and high schools in the district at identified schools within each attendance zone.

Students receive instruction based on the BEST Standards Access Points in Social Emerging classrooms.  Students accessing this program have an eligibility of Autism Spectrum Disorder or an eligibility with similar educational needs accompanied by a severe language delay or cognitive disability. The goal in the Social Emerging program is for students to  develop functional communication, behavior, self-help skills, daily living skills, and pre-vocational skills. Each student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) created and updated yearly by the education team that includes the parents/guardians. This service is available to students in elementary, middle, and high schools in the district at identified schools within each attendance zone.

Students receive instruction based on either the BEST Standards or the BEST Standards Access Points in social functioning classrooms.  Students accessing this program have an eligibility of Autism Spectrum Disorder or an eligibility with similar educational needs. The goal in the Social Functioning program is for students to improve communication and social skills/behavior to promote academic success. Each student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) created and updated yearly by the education team that includes the parents/guardians. There is focus on academics, social skills, language and communication, self-regulation and sensory/motor development in the student’s Least Restrictive Environment. This service is available to students in elementary, middle, and high schools in the district at identified schools within each attendance zone.

Lee County provides educational services to students identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing. The Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Program offers a full continuum of services to meet both academic and communication needs identified on a student's Individual Educational Program (IEP). Eligibility for the program is based on both a documented hearing loss and educational need. Students aged 3 through 22 years can receive itinerant services at their home school or attend a designated school site where classes are taught by a teacher certified in deaf education. Auditory-oral and total communication options are available at all levels. Sign language interpreting services provide students access to classroom curriculum and extracurricular activities.

WEBSITES

Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center

National Association of the Deaf

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

American Society For Deaf Children

Students receive instruction based on the BEST Standards Access Points with emphasis on teaching self-help skills, daily living skills, functional or augmentative communication skills, and pre-vocational skills, as indicated by the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).  Students accessing this program have been identified with a significant cognitive disability or similar eligibility which may also include significant medical conditions. The goal in the Functional Skills program is for students to actively participate/be engaged with the modified curriculum.  Each student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) created and updated yearly by the education team that includes the parents/guardians. This service is available to students in PreK, elementary, middle, and high schools in the district at identified schools within each attendance zone.

Hospital Homebound services may be provided for students who are medically unable to attend school for an extended period of time (expected to be absent from school for a minimum of 15 consecutive school days or 15 non-consecutive school days due to a chronic condition.) A Hospital Homebound referral may be completed as soon as the parent/guardian learns of an acute, catastrophic or chronic medical condition, or an anticipated medical condition (pending surgery/ surgery recovery.) Pregnancy is not considered a medical condition that meets eligibility criteria for Hospital Homebound unless a physician certifies that there is a medical condition that confines the student to the home or hospital for a minimum of 15 consecutive days. A licensed physician or psychiatrist must be involved to complete the required documentation.

If you believe your child requires services offered through hospital homebound please contact our office at (239) 337-8103.

Students receive instruction based on the BEST Standards Access Points with emphasis on teaching self-help, daily living, functional communication, and pre-vocational skills, as indicated by the student's IEP. Students accessing this program have been identified with a significant cognitive disability or similar eligibility which may also include significant medical conditions making them medically fragile which requires a more intensive, planned and sustained program than available on a traditional school campus. A center based school program can only be attended based on the recommendation of the IEP team in conjunction with the parent/guardian’s consent for placement.

Students receive instruction based on either the BEST Standards or the BEST Standards Access Points at Royal Palm Exceptional Center.  Students accessing this program have received a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and subsequent Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIP) integrated into their Individual Education Program (IEP) which requires a more intensive, planned and sustained program than available on a traditional school campus. A center based school program can only be attended based on the recommendation of the IEP team in conjunction with the parent/guardian’s consent for placement.