SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Collett School seeks to provide a quality and equitable educational program for all students. Some of the special programs and services available, based on program criteria, include:

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND LEADERSHIP

A leadership team of grade level representatives has been organized at Collett School to assist teachers in planning a variety of in-service sessions and developing and implementing curriculum activities. Instructional leadership is provided also by the Alvord Educational Services Division through numerous training sessions.

On-site program quality reviews are conducted at least once every three years. The Program Quality Review provides an opportunity for each staff member to address the priority improvement efforts of our school and to engage in coordinated planning and program improvement.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Collett Elementary School received a total of $592,553 in special funds forsupplementary educational programs. The following special programs are offered at the school:
• Title I
• School Improvement Program (SIP)
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
• Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient
The school-wide Title I program assists students who are having problems in reading or mathematics. Most of this assistance comes through the Title I computer lab with computer-assisted instruction. The School Improvement Program (SIP) supplements instructional materials in the library and in the classrooms. The Gifted and Talented (GATE) program budget provides educational enhancement materials and programs. Accelerated classes are offered in the core subjects for high achievers. GATE activities and projects are ongoing throughout the year on a pullout basis during the school day and as extracurricular activities. Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient provides educational assistance to students with limited English proficiency. There are 288 students currently identified as English Language Learners. The English as a Second Language Program is to enable the students to successfully learn through English language instruction. Collett has an upper grade ELD cluster class to assist these students. Collett’s Elementary School’s Special Education program provides assessment, specialized instruction, curricular interventions and regular education. In the Resource and Communication Programs, children with exceptional needs are formally and informally assessed to determine needs and progress. Assessments are also completed for children who have been referred by the Student Assistance Team for determination for presence of exceptional needs and requirement of special education services. The district Preschool Speech Services are located on the Collett campus and serve Collett students.

PREPARATION FOR THE WORKPLACE

The curriculum and programs support the preparation of students to enter the workforce. Beginning in elementary school, students are exposed to career awareness. In the middle schools, students participate in the Youth Education Motivation Program (YEMP) which strives to motivate students to stay in school and to inform them of career/work options. At the high schools, students have multiple opportunities to participate in career day activities, paid and unpaid work experience, academy programs, career paths, community service, and career speakers.

COUNSELING AND STUDENT SUPPORT

Our counseling and support services staff are all fully credentialed and qualified to provide the following weekly services:
• Psychologist - 3 days a week
• Nurse - on call as needed
• Speech & Language - 2 ½ days per week
• Adaptive PE - 2 instructional periods per week
• Resource Specialist - 5 days per week
• Special Ed Aides - daily
• Prep-Time Teacher - 2 periods per week - Grades 4-6
• Youth Service Center Outreach Counselor - 1 day a week (Thursday)

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