The Elementary Resource Programs at West 5th, Progress & Prairie View Elementary Schools provide special education services for elementary students who are verified with a disability.

The Resource Teacher:

• Collaborates with the general education teacher to monitor the student’s progress.
• Provides instructional modifications and accommodations to the general education teacher to assure success for the student in the classroom setting.
• Modifies the general education program for special needs like daily assignments, tests, and projects.
• Evaluates and documents student’s progress in the classroom and resource room setting.
• Delivers direct instruction in the basic skills like reading & math with individuals or in small groups to meet the student’s needs.
• Coordinates resource support in the classroom to give instructional support to complete grade level assignments.
• Locates and provides resources for general education teachers based on the student’s needs.
• Develops the Individual Educational Plan (IEP).  Information is gathered from assessment results, the general educational teacher, parent, and other professionals on the team.
• Coordinates and administers assessments to determine if the student verifies or re-verifies for special education services.

The elementary resource teachers are Dianne Armour (West 5th), Kristin Timm and Janne Hartman (Progress) and Julie Williams (Prarie View).