Mischelle Slaba
Special Education Coordinator

Welcome to Wagner Community School
Special Education

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Mission Statement:
It is the mission of Special Education Programs to assure that children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Special Education Programs accomplishes this mission through professional development trainings, technical assistance and monitoring of special education services provided by public school districts and agencies. Special Education Programs supports South Dakota public schools in their efforts to adopt exemplary teaching practices that lead to enhanced teaching and learning experiences for children with disabilities.

Learner Support Services:

Wagner Community School is committed to meeting the individual learning needs of all students by offering a full range of educational programs. A variety of educational programs meet the needs of most students, however, some students require specialized programming.

Students with conditions that modify or restrict their development in education receive special services and/or individual assistance in the general education classroom, through individualized instruction in a resource room, or specialized classes. The district offers special services for students with a wide range of learning disabilities, emotional-behavioral disorders, and mental and physical impairments. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language services, vision and hearing programs,counseling and other services are offered.