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Spectrum Transition & Academic Resource School (STARS)
Spectrum Academy offers a program for students on the Functional Skills Course of Study. The Spectrum Transition & Academic Resource School (STARS) is a specially-designed facility that meets the unique needs of our students. The STARS program serves students by providing differentiated instruction guided by the Essential Elements, a set of standards linked to the Utah Core Standards to ensure general curriculum access for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
The instructional staff will implement Applied Behavior Analysis and other research-based techniques to provide individualized instruction for students centered on their IEP services, goals, and accommodations. Students in the STARS program will also benefit from the following on-site services and resources:
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Licensed Special Education Teachers
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Occupational Therapy
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Speech Therapy
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Adaptive Physical Education
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Play-Based Learning
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Social Skills Instruction
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Executive Functioning Instruction
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Discrete Trial Training
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Zones of Regulation
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Positive Behavior Supports
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Individualized Behavior Interventions
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Sensory Supports
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Transition Services
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Life Skills Instruction
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Vocational Education
Teacher to student ratios will remain low with 1 teacher to every 3-4 students, depending upon the intensity of supports needed. The STARS facility will offer specialized areas for classes, small group, and one-on-one therapy sessions. Targeted socialization opportunities for secondary and elementary students will allow for maximized instruction with age-appropriate grouping. Additionally, the STARS staff will work closely with the Elementary and Secondary Schools to provide integrated learning experiences throughout the school year.
