The
Auglaize County Multiple Disabilities Program serves children with a
combination of severe educational needs from the six school districts in
the county. This program embraces a caring, learning environment based
upon the belief that all children can learn, regardless of their
disabilities, and that each child should be given the opportunity to
succeed at his/her own rate to reach their highest possible potential.
Students participate in small and large group activities focusing on
academic, social, behavioral, fine motor, gross motor, and daily living
activities. Students interact with typical peers in a number of
settings.
For more information contact: Amy Becher, MD Director of Special EducationPhone: 419-739-0128abecher@auglaizeesc.org
Primary Classrooms
There
are two Primary classrooms. They are located at Cridersville
Elementary and St. Marys Elementary. They focus on developmental and
social skills along with functional academics. The classes participate
in IEP directed walking fieldtrips, Equestrian Therapy, and the annual
Fishing Derby at Grand Lake St. Marys.
Middle School Classrooms
The two
Middle School classrooms are located at Wapakoneta Middle School and
Minster Middle School. The students focus on functional academics and
pre-vocational skills in the classroom. Students are also exposed to
job opportunities available to them in the community through job tours.
Students participate in fieldtrips to the Annual Fishing Derby at Grand
Lake St. Marys, and the MD Chili Cookoff.
Senior High Classrooms
The two Senior High programs are located at Wapakoneta High School and at Minster High School.
Many students enjoy being integrated into elective classes with the
typical population. The curriculum focuses on daily living, functional
academics, and vocational skills. Students participate in IEP directed
fieldtrips to the YMCA for swimming, the bowling alley, to restaurants,
the Annual Fishing Derby at Grand Lake St. Marys, and the Annual
Regional MD Prom.
Transition Classrooms
The
two Transition Classrooms are located in the Auglaize County ESC
Annex. They serve students ages 18 through 21 years of age. The goal
is to teach students how to function as independently as possible. The
class follows a community based functional curriculum to help students
develop the vocational, daily living, and recreation skills they will
need to be independent adults. In addition to being equipped with a
kitchen and laundry area to assist in the development of home life
skills, a Job Specialist provides vocational experiences through local
business partnerships. The Intervention Specialists work with families
and supporting agencies to create a support network to assist in life
after public school. The students participate in IEP directed
fieldtrips to the YMCA for swimming, the bowling alley, to various
restaurants, the Annual Fishing Derby at Grand Lake St. Marys, and the
Annual MD Prom.