SPECIAL EDUCATION

Centennial High's Special Education department is dedicated to providing high quality special education services to promote the educational success of students with disabilities. We are committed to excellence and believe that all students can learn and become responsible members of our community.

In order to provide the least restrictive environment (LRE), the Special Education Department will continue with our inclusion model. These models include: Co-Teaching  (Special Education and General Education teacher teaching together in core subject classrooms), Push-In (General Education teacher supported by a Special Education teacher in core subject classrooms), Transition class (a Special Education class where students are supported with all core subject work, and work on Transition skills to adult life such as resume building, self-advocacy skills, career awareness and organization skills). 

In addition, Special Education Instructional Assistants are helping students in core subject general education classes. This collaborative approach will help ALL students be successful and continue to work toward meeting their graduation goals. If you have any questions about your student’s Education Plan, please call the Centennial Special Education Office.

 

Moderate/Severe Special Education classes are designed to provide a functional curriculum along with community-based instruction, which includes many skills needed for daily living. English skills, math skills, specially designed PE, daily living skills, community skills and vocational training, as well as, integration into the school setting are infused into this curriculum.

 

Students may also qualify for the need for related services as the need impacts their ability to access the general curriculum.  The most common providers are Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, School Nurses, Mental Health Clinicians, Assistive Technology Specialists, Deaf-Hard of Hearing Itinerants, Visual Impairment Itinerants.

 

Adult Based Life Experience (ABLE) Program focuses on providing functional academics, community-based instruction, job skills training and recreational activities to ensure that each student makes a smooth transition from school to post-secondary community involvement with as little disruption as possible.

Journey Career Center (JCC) is a vocational training program for juniors and seniors receiving special education services from the Kern High School District. JCC offers a wide variety of vocational training opportunities on campus and within the community. Each of these opportunities contain the necessary job skills needed to enter the workplace. Students also have the chance to participate in job fairs which are designed to increase student awareness of employment opportunities including employer requirements.