Special Education Program @ MS419
Dual Language
At MS 419 we offer ICT classes and self-contained classes along with inclusion classes and special services.
ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching):
ICT classrooms have a general education teacher and special education teacher available to support all students in core classes. This setting allows students to be educated with age-appropriate peers in general education classes while meeting their individual education plan.
Self-Contained Class:
Special Class (SC) services are provided in a self-contained classroom. All of the children in the class have IEPs with needs that cannot be met in a general education classroom. They are taught by special education teachers who provide specialized instruction. In elementary and middle school, special classes have up to 12 students. In high school, special classes have up to 15 students. The students in the class are within a three-year age range and have similar educational needs.
D75 Inclusion Class:
Many classes also contain students with special needs that are enrolled in the Riverview School. Riverview students are accompanied by a paraprofessional. Inclusion at M.S. 419 is a unique opportunity to integrate students with special needs from the Riverview school into our community. M.S. 419 students also have opportunities to work with the Riverview school co-located in our building.
Each student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will be assigned an IEP point person. This person will be a special education teacher or related service provider, such as their speech or occupational therapy provider, who knows or will know your child well. Your child’s IEP Point Person will be your primary contact person with regard to their IEP, Annual Reviews, and three year evaluations. If your child is due for a three year mandated evaluation, you will be in contact with the IEP point person. Below you will find an overview of all Special Education related items to support you and your child while at M.S. 419.