Special Services & Programs

Services and Programs

The following lists the various services and programs provided through Puyallup School District Special Services.

TITLE I/Learning Assistance Program. Provides supplemental services in reading, writing, or mathematics to struggling students.
ELL PROGRAM. Provides language acquisition instruction for English Language Learners.
HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT. Provides services to students having medical or health-related concerns. Currently our staff includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Nurse Assistants.
SPECIAL EDUCATION. Provides a full continuum of services for students with disabilities, ages 3-21 within an appropriate, individualized program for each student in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

Services are available for qualified students in order for them to receive a free and appropriate public education.

Puyallup School District maintains a wide array of specialized programs and services to support students with disabilities.

Building Resource Support. Individualized instructional support is available at every school.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Separate classes for students with hearing impairments.
Developmental Kindergarten. Separate classes for kindergarten-age students with a variety of developmental issues.
EXCEL (orthopedic). Separate classes for students with severe and profound disabilities as well as medically fragile students.
KITE (Kids in Therapeutic Education). Separate classes for students with emotional or behavior disabilities.
Support Center. Separate classes for students whose instructional needs are greater than can be provided in the general education classroom.
Vision/Orientation and Mobility. Specialized instruction for visually impaired students.
WRAP (Waller Road Autism Program). Separate classes for students with Autism spectrum disorders.
Health Services. Services provided at all buildings with a combination of nurses and health technicians.
504/ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Monitors and supports the provision of accommodations in order for qualified students to access the general education curriculum.

Updated 12/2/10