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MD Program

Multiple Disabled Classrooms

The 17 Multiple Disabled classrooms operated through Stark County ESC are for students with cognitive, behavioral, and communication disorders. The instruction is language intensive and developed specifically for each child. Instruction is implemented in small group and one-to-one settings with 107 students served. The instructional program is dynamic in that it changes as necessary to meet each student’s unique needs while considering their individualized learning styles and developmental requirements

Students in the Multiple Disabled classrooms participate in regular education settings for as much time as their planning team believes is appropriate.

  • Primary elementary classrooms focus on academic readiness, social behavior, fine motor, self help, and development of communication skills.
  • Intermediate elementary classrooms focus on functional academics that include reading and math as well as teaching students to gain meaningful information from words and/or pictures. Daily living and self-help skills are also taught.
  • Middle School classrooms continue to build on students’ previously learned skills with an emphasis on language and writing incorporated into functional activities. Functional reading and math are also stressed.
  • High School classrooms expand the focus on functional academics in the classroom, as well as in the community. Students develop prevocational skills by engaging in job training activities. Independent living skills are taught within a group home setting. Travel training on SARTA is introduced. Transition High School classrooms are vocationally based. Students utilize their past training in job activities to explore different job opportunities. A job coach is provided to give the students and employers support to ensure success. Travel training on SARTA is provided to teach independence in transportation. Independent living skills emphasize apartment living, job interviewing skills, and appropriate social behavior in the work place.
Classrooms are located in the following buildings:
  • Fairless Elementary
  • Fairless Middle School
  • Fairless High School
  • Stinson Elementary (Intermediate) in Northwest
  • Hartville Elementary in Lake
  • Lake Middle School
  • Lake High School
  • Minerva High School
  • Minerva Middle School
  • Warstler Elementary (Primary) in Plain
  • Warstler Elementary (Intermediate) in Plain
  • Glenwood Middle School (2 classes) in Plain
  • GlenOak High School (2 classes) in Plain
  • Prairie College Transition Classes (2 classes) in Canton Local

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For more information, contact:
Joe Rohr
Supervisor
330-492-8136, ext. 308
email


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