As our world experiences change, we continue to pursue innovative ways to educate our students and provide the services needed for them to learn and grow. To ensure that students with disabilities have access to the provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Huntsville City Schools’ Special Education Services Department works collaboratively with the HCS Elementary and Secondary Instructional teams to create and implement accessible instructional resources and activities for students with disabilities. Resources embedded in the general education curriculum as well as differentiated instructional curriculums and programs enable students with disabilities to participate in instruction, activities, and services to simultaneously address their individualized goals and content understandings.
As one part of the blended distance learning approach, instructional activities will be posted electronically for all students in grades PreK-12. In addition, HCS is recording instructional and academic engagement segments on E-TV that will be broadcasted as well as available on the HCS website @huntsvillecityschools.org. Students in grades K-5 will be provided with 4 reading and math instructional segments and 2 science and social studies segments per week, with Friday being designated for academic engagement or make-up work. These lessons will be broadcasted on ETV as well as linked on the HCS website. ETV is broadcasted over the air on channel 25.5, for Comcast customers on channel 17 and for WOW customers on channel 3. Alabama Public Television (APT) is also providing instructional programming to assist students around the state in content areas, fine arts, and academic engagement.
Additional online resources and activities are listed in the menu to assist students and families. For families without internet access availability, parents/guardians will be able to assist their student with downloading assignments and activities via curbside Wi-Fi at local schools. Your school principal will provide assignment pick-up locations on campus, as needed. Students can submit their assignments using an online platform used by the classroom teacher, through email to the classroom teacher, or by dropping off their assignment at the designated drop off location on each school campus.
Students and parents will have access to school-based support and teachers through daily “office hours”, meaning students may communicate with their teacher on an online platform, over the telephone, or by email. During this time, teachers will be available to provide instructional support, answer questions, or provide information needed.
Students who receive related services, such as Speech/Language therapy, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, behavioral supports (including services from BCBA), counseling, etc. will continue to receive instruction through video support and recommended activities to support continuation of services.
During this time, we recommend that families support their students by practicing the following:
● Establish routines and expectations. Balance screen time and non-screen time activities.
● Students should take brain breaks and move regularly as they study.
● Discuss what your child is learning and ask questions.
● Establish times for quiet and reflection.
● Remain mindful of your child’s stress.
To provide assistance, the SES team has divided resources by three areas:
● Students with Disabilities Accessing the Early Childhood Curriculum (Pre-K):
As one part of the blended distance learning approach, instructional activities will be posted electronically for all students in grades PreK-12. In addition, HCS is recording instructional and academic engagement segments on E-TV that will be broadcasted as well as available on the HCS website @huntsvillecityschools.org. Students in grades K-5 will be provided with 4 reading and math instructional segments and 2 science and social studies segments per week, with Friday being designated for academic engagement or make-up work. These lessons will be broadcasted on ETV as well as linked on the HCS website. ETV is broadcasted over the air on channel 25.5, for Comcast customers on channel 17 and for WOW customers on channel 3. Alabama Public Television (APT) is also providing instructional programming to assist students around the state in content areas, fine arts, and academic engagement.
Additional online resources and activities are listed in the menu to assist students and families. For families without internet access availability, parents/guardians will be able to assist their student with downloading assignments and activities via curbside Wi-Fi at local schools. Your school principal will provide assignment pick-up locations on campus, as needed. Students can submit their assignments using an online platform used by the classroom teacher, through email to the classroom teacher, or by dropping off their assignment at the designated drop off location on each school campus.
Students and parents will have access to school-based support and teachers through daily “office hours”, meaning students may communicate with their teacher on an online platform, over the telephone, or by email. During this time, teachers will be available to provide instructional support, answer questions, or provide information needed.
Students who receive related services, such as Speech/Language therapy, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, behavioral supports (including services from BCBA), counseling, etc. will continue to receive instruction through video support and recommended activities to support continuation of services.
During this time, we recommend that families support their students by practicing the following:
● Establish routines and expectations. Balance screen time and non-screen time activities.
● Students should take brain breaks and move regularly as they study.
● Discuss what your child is learning and ask questions.
● Establish times for quiet and reflection.
● Remain mindful of your child’s stress.
To provide assistance, the SES team has divided resources by three areas:
● Students with Disabilities Accessing the Early Childhood Curriculum (Pre-K):
- Instructional activities for children ages 3-5 that increase in skill levels and move children toward stronger understanding and greater independence in the learning process
- Activities for students to practice and apply skills while supporting their need for engagement, critical thinking, and movement
- Instructional activities for students in kindergarten through grade twelve will include content area instruction, functional/daily living skills, and transition skills. Activities have communication, social, and sensory skills embedded within the activity to assist students with learning how to communicate in a variety of settings
- Strategies to support learning for all students, including strategies for reinforcement, routines, and social skills
- Instructional strategies to support core content area instruction
- Students in grades 9-12 will have activities that address transition skills as listed in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Students in grades 9-12 will be provided with activities that address all IEP goals listed in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)