Bradley-Bourbonnais Community District 307 is committed to providing special education services in the least restrictive environment (LRE) appropriate for each student. For this reason, the district provides a continuum of services aligned to the individual needs of each student as defined by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). It is important to note that LRE is mandated by the Federal Indivduals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) because extensive research indicates that it is the best practice for students with disabilities.

Specialized Programs:

Resource Classes: for students with mild to moderate disabilities who can progress in the general education setting with supports and services.  

Co-Taught Classes: for students with mild to moderate disabilities who can progress in the general education classroom with push-in supports.

Direct Instruction Content Classes: for students with moderate to severe disabilities that require learning in a content specified special education classroom.

Transitional Support Program: for students with primary needs in the areas of social, emotional, and/or behavioral learning who require a special education classroom.

Community Based Program: for students with mild, moderate, and severe cognitive/intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or multiple disabilities who require a special education classroom. 

IGNITE Program (Individuals Gaining New Independent Transition Experiences): for students ages 18-22 with cognitive/intellectual disabilities, autism, and/or multiple disabilities who require job coaching supports and vocational training in community settings.

Work Program: for students with disabilities grades 9-12 who benefit from vocational and job skills training.  This is a DRS grant funded program

Related Services:

Social Work Services: a related service for students with social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs that impact their education to the extent that special education is necessary.

Speech and Language Services: for students with speech and/or language impairments that impact their education, to the extent that special education is necessary. 

Visual Impairment Services: for students with visual impairments who can progress in regular or special education classrooms with supportive services.

Hearing Impairment Services: for students with mild to profound hearing impairments who can progress in regular or special education classrooms with supportive services.

Occupational Therapy: a related service for students with fine motor and/or sensory needs that impact their education to the extent that special education is necessary.

Physical Therapy: a related service for students with gross motor needs that impact their education to the extent that special education is necessary.

Assistive Technology (AT):  AT refers to items, equipment, devices, and services that maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a child with disabilities. Bradley-Bourbonnais District #307 may provide AT as appropriate to support a student’s individual needs in the educational environment.