Special Programs: SPED, EL, and AL
Special Programs at Whitman MS
Special Education
Students are supported at their level of need while enrolled at Whitman MS. IEP Teachers work with all our staff to provide appropriate supports for students eligible for special education services.
Students in this program usually have at least one class of study skills with their IEP teacher. Scheduling is flexible and based on student need. Students might need a little monitoring or special help with Language Arts, Math, or Health issues. For example, some students may need additional vision support, hearing support, Reading, Math, or Writing support. Please see the district’s Special Education Services for additional information.
Additional Special Education Services
Students who are eligible for additional special education services (moderate and intensive) are in a self contained classroom with their teacher and one or more instructional assistants. Whenever possible, students in these classes join their peers in elective courses. Instructional assistants will often join students in these elective courses to provide support as needed. Please connect with you special education teacher for questions. Please see the district’s Special Education Services for additional information.
Resources
Information and resources below are from our current WMS PTSA Special Education Lead who can be reached at email; whitmanptsasped@gmail.com. The PTSA SPED Lead works with Whitman MS Special Education Teachers to gather resources for families at Whitman MS.
Special Education Guide Resource
Seattle Special Education PTSA developed a comprehensive guide to special education in Seattle Public Schools: Getting to Results: A Guide to Special Education in Seattle Public Schools (available in 10 languages). This guide takes you through getting an IEP, language accommodations, advocacy tips, definitions, student introduction guide, FAQ’s, understanding school discipline policies, and a list of resources.
Multilingual Service
Here at Whitman, we strive for inclusive practices school wide. Students who are eligible for English Learner (EL) services may need core classwork modified, or have direct Language Arts or Reading support provided by our teacher of EL Services. Each of our staff members provides some level of support for our students served through EL to ensure that student learning experiences are positive and successful. Please see the district’s Multilingual Service for additional information.
Advanced Learning Services
Whitman believes in providing challenging curriculum to meet student needs regardless of eligibility for Advanced Learning Services. Please see the district’s page for Advanced Learning services .