This day honors the progress and achievements of students with disabilities and highlights the work being done to ensure each child’s success. MPUSD is committed to creating an inclusive environment where students of all abilities can grow, thrive, and succeed.
MPUSD’s Special Education Department provides a wide range of services to students with disabilities from birth through 22 years of age. Through specialized academic instruction, MPUSD supports students in meeting their unique educational and developmental goals.
This commitment includes services and programs such as:
- Infant/toddler and preschool special education programs that provide early support.
- Resource specialist teachers at each district school, offering focused academic guidance.
- Speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, and adapted physical education to enhance learning experiences.
- Assistive technology to support communication and learning.
- Specialized academic instruction in self-contained classrooms tailored to meet a variety of needs:
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing support.
- Classes with mild to moderate adaptations for students benefiting from modified general education curricula.
- STEPS (Skills Training Education Programs), focusing on life skills curriculum standards for ages 3 to 22.
- KEY program, which provides a therapeutic setting with embedded mental health supports, from kindergarten through high school.
- Specialized support for autistic students or those benefiting from extensive language scaffolding and supports.
National Special Education Day is an opportunity to celebrate students' accomplishments, the dedication of our educators, and the resources that empower students to reach their full potential. At MPUSD, we are honored to support our diverse learners and to provide them with the tools they need to succeed.
For those interested in observing a special education setting, MPUSD has a dedicated observation policy available here.
Let’s work together to ensure that all students receive the support and resources they deserve.