Special Education

Special Education Department Overview

DHS Special Education Statement of Philosophy
The Delano high school special education department is dedicated to meeting the challenging
educational needs and challenging the abilities of each individual. Through the teaching/learning process, all students can master essential basic skills, demonstrated responsibility and personal decisions and in social interaction in preparation for Independent living.

Delano High School Special Education Instructional Focus
The focus of a balanced special education program is on the learner. The student’s educational
development toward the school’s goals is the central concern of the department. All students
with differing abilities get proper service as determined by a partnership of parents, regular
education teachers and special educators to meet the student’s needs in the most appropriate
setting.

The high school special education department puts a heavy emphasis on student
accountability. Students are expected to share responsibility for maximizing their learning
experience and potential.

Special Education Classes
Work Seminar 10
Work Seminar 11
Work Seminar 12
Work Experience 11
Work Experience 12
Study Skills
Survey Math I, II, & III
Pre-Survey Math
Consumer Math
Personal Development
Functional Math
Functional Reading
Independent Living
Read 180
Supplemental Reading/Writing
Resource Reading 7/8
Interpersonal/Social Skills
Resource Math 7/8

Services and Staff
Special Education Coordinator – Angie Lauderbaugh
Special Education Assistant – Mellythia Tierney
Speech and Language – Amy Voss
School Psychologist – Julie Fanfulik
Work-Experience Coordinator – Lindsey Mulligan
School Social Worker – Marie Techam
Learning Disabilities – Lora Voight and Teri Kuperus, Megan Hovick
Developmental Disabilities –  Angel Erickson
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities –  Emily Walters, Josh Tierney, and Lora Voight
Autism Spectrum Disorders – Lora Voight
Academic & Behavioral Strategies -- Katie Zander, Megan Hovick, Steve Nelson
Special Education Assessment Coordinator - Ginny L. Schuelke
Paraprofessional Instructional Aides - Ginny Grefsrud, Carol Nelson, Kim Muckenhirn, Jen Donahue, Tracy Parks, Nate Brisley, Kayla Olson, Melissa Lee, Sarah Meland, Lisa Krueger