Multiple Disabilities Program
The Multiple Disabilities program at the
Linda
Nolen Learning
Center
is designed to meet the needs of students with multiple disabilities
ages 5 to 21. Performance
based assessments are used to develop individualized education programs
to assist each student in reaching their maximum potential.
Programs are designed using developmentally appropriate and age
appropriate skills. Skills
such as applied academics, self-care, daily living, leisure choices,
socialization, and communication are included in the student’s daily
routine.
Community Based Instruction (CBI)
is the portion of instruction that occurs in the community after a
classroom instruction has taken place.
CBI
is intended to ensure that students achieve functional skills in the
environments where those skills will be used naturally.
Work related skills, such as cooperation, task completion, and
acceptance of supervision are emphasized in the vocational training
program. Communication
skills through the use of voice output devices, picture symbols, and
speech/language therapy are designed to assist students in expressing
needs and wants as well as improving their ability to interact socially.
Inclusion activities with similar age peers provide training in
social skills and behaviors within natural environments.
Social settings provide a wide variety of situations for
interpersonal interaction.
Transition planning begins at age 14 to bring together students,
parents, and professionals to identify and develop the skills and
resources necessary to ensure successful post school adjustment.
Multi-Disability Classes
| Grades |
Teacher |
Paraprofessional |
Teacher's
Email/Webpage/Blog |
| K-5 |
Laura Wren |
Carol Easom |
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Dee Horton |
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| K-6 |
Michaelle Ledlow |
Kim Guest |
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Kim Falkner |
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| 7-12 |
Marilyn Benson |
Wendy Farmer |
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Kay Parker |
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| 8-12 |
Michele Murray |
Melani Jones |
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Jana Billingsly |
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| 8-12 |
Kay Masters |
Cynthia Parker |
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Tameka Wallace |
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Autism Classes
| Grades |
Teacher |
Paraprofessional |
Website/Email/Blog |
| K-5 |
Brooke McGill |
Richard Sutton Jr. |
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Dana Lovelady |
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| 6-8 |
Sybil Johns |
Dee Lee |
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Tracy Bush |
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| 9-12 |
Crystal Dreyer |
Lawrence Lilly |
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Alisha Duncan |
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