Special Education Programs

Both Bacich and Kent Schools operate a Learning Center/Resource Specialist (RSP) program to serve the needs of students who are eligible for special education services and have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or need additional intervention strategies. The District also has a speech therapist to provide speech/language services at the two sites.

Learning Center Program

This program is designed to provide supplemental instruction in a small group setting. Students who are at-risk of not meeting District standards or who have IEPs, come to the Learning Center to develop strategies, and work on individual goals that will increase academic performance, to develop learning strategies, and learn skills for success in their general education classes. Each school site has two Learning Center teachers and additional instructional aides to support the students.

Designated Instructional Services

Designated Instructional Services (DIS) are supplementary services provided to students who have IEPs, which are related to their identified disabilities; examples are speech and language services, occupational therapy, counseling and services for hard of hearing or visually impaired.

School Psychologist

Psychologists are responsible for conducting all assessments of students initially referred to special education and for students’ triennial reviews as needed. Kentfield School District contracts with the Marin County Office of Education to provide these assessment services at both school sites, as well as providing consultation services to staff and parents.

Links

• The Marin Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) provides information relating to special education in Marin County.
• Marin County Office of Education