Program Description
Students are fully included in general education classes, and spend as much time as possible in the classroom as appropriate for each individual student. An inclusion model generally requires that students are able to spend at least one third of their day independently.
Students receive additional support in the classroom from special education staff. Students are provided with individualized supports, accommodations, and modifications to help them succeed in the general education setting. These supports may include picture cues; visual schedules; behavior checklists; reinforcement systems using a preferred item or activity' social stories (situational scripted stories); peer buddies; desk and/or notebook organizers; AlphaSmart keyboards for writing assignments; scribes for writing; and assignments modified by length, content, and/or format.
The autism inclusion special education classroom is room 205. This classroom may be used to provide specially designed instruction in the areas of academics, social skills, and sensory integration. This classroom also serves as a place for 'fun time' and 'cool down time.' Students can earn fun time for a job well done, or retreat for cool down time when frustrated.
Autism Inclusion Special Education Staff
Inclusion teachers are Karie Crews-St.Yves and Shelly Hurley. Inclusion teachers are responsible for designing individual educational, behavioral, and social skills programs for students.
Instructional assistants are Renee Patterson, Sharron Peterson, Hanna Hinga, and Don Willis. Instructional assistants are a vital part of our program. They support both students and teachers.
Graham Hill staff is dedicated to working together to help students reach their potential in the least restrictive environment.
For further information contact:
Karie Crews-St.Yves @ 206.252.7157 or Shelly Hurley @ 206.252.7162
External Links:
Article in the Seattle Times on our Autism Inclusion program and another on student Arthur Conroy.
