Integrated Classes Sample Clauses
The Integrated Classes clause defines how different classes or components within a contract or agreement are combined and treated as a unified whole. In practice, this means that various sections, schedules, or annexes referenced in the main agreement are considered part of the contract and are interpreted together, rather than as separate or unrelated documents. This approach ensures that all relevant provisions are harmonized and that there is no ambiguity about the applicability or enforceability of any part of the agreement, thereby promoting clarity and reducing the risk of conflicting interpretations.
Integrated Classes. As funding and space allow, the District will attempt to comply with the following procedures regarding integrated K-5 classes:
i. The targeted size of an integrated classroom is the average of regular education classrooms at that grade level in the building.
ii. The ratio of special education students to regular education will initially be a 1 to 3 ratio when student placement decisions are being made. If, during the year, changes occur to a school’s population this ratio may be adjusted by the impacted grade level team, principal, and special education supervisor.
iii. When the number of special education students in a class exceeds seven in K-2 or eight in grade 3-5, one of the following options will be employed:
1. The addition of a part-time special education teacher to help in this integrated classroom;
2. The addition of a part-time special education teacher to serve as a resource room teacher to special education students who are not placed in the integrated classroom.
3. The addition of another integrated teacher (this decision needs to be made during the spring for the next school year).
4. The addition of Paraprofessional time to the integrated classroom.
5. Other options as determined by the Executive Directors of Special Services and Human Resources.
iv. Each integrated class will be provided daily Paraprofessional time during the student day:
1. One to two (1-2) Special Education students in a class will generate one (1) hour Paraprofessional time;
2. Three to four (3-4) Special Education students in a class will generate two (2) hours Paraprofessional time;
3. Five or more (5+) Special Education students in an integrated class will generate three (3) hours of Paraprofessional time.
4. Half-day integrated kindergarten classes will receive the following daily Paraprofessional time:
a. 1 student = 0.5 hours b. 2 students = 1.0 hours c. 3+ students = 1.5 hours