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Hi! My name is Becky Arney and this is my third year at Highland Park Elementary. This year Highland Park will be involved in a district initiated collaborative model between regular education and special education. I will have the privilege to work closely with three classroom teachers as we receive training and support from the district to implement this model. Please see me if you would like to know more about this model.
I can be reached by phone or email. The best times to call are before school between 8:00 and 9:00 am. I check my voicemail at least once a day. I can be reached by email at becky.arney@spps.org.
The following Philosophy and Mission can be found on the special education web site. It is a great source for parents.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Philosophy:
When students believe that success is possible, they will try. So our first priority in any class is to help
students believe in themselves and their ability to learn. We can guarantee students that they will
have the best year ever if we ask three things of them and we do the rest: they show up everyday,
they come with the attitude that they could and will learn something and they try.
Mission Statement:
The purpose of special education is to assist students in becoming responsible, contributing citizens.
We believe....
All students are members of the educational community.
All students have the potential to learn and grow.
All students should be respected, supported and educated with staff and resources to meet their
needs. Curriculum incorporates all areas of lifelong learning. Curriculum encompasses diverse
instruction for all learners.
All staff share responsibility in assuring that all students receive a free and appropriate public
education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
In collaboration among students, families, general education, special education and community
agencies to promote students' growth and development.
Continuous improvement of services is dependent upon evaluation of systems, programs and
student progress and the implementation of needed change.
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