Special Education
Introduction
Woodside High School's Special Education Department has a myriad of programs. We service students with a variety of disabilities that range from mild learning disabilities to severe learning and physical disabilities. Our department is comprised of three basic supports: Specialized Academic Instruction (Study Skills and/or Co-taught Courses), Independent Living Skills (ILS), and STARS Therapeutic Program.
The department works closely with the School Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, and the Adaptive Physical Education Program. It is our goal to offer each of our students the very best opportunities available at a comprehensive high school to advance personally, academically, and vocationally.
Specialized Academic Instruction
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Below is a list of our Education Specialists who support our special education community. |
Co-taught Biology
Study Skills (Grade 9)
Co-taught English Intensive
Study Skills (Grade 11, 12)
Co-taught Chemistry
Study Skills (Grade 11)
Co-taught Algebra I
Study Skills (Grade 10)
Co-taught Gov/Econ
Study Skills (Grades 10)
Co-taught Ethnic Studies
Study Skills (Grade 9)
Co-Department Chair
Co-taught Algebra I
Study Skills (Grade 11)
Co-taught English
Study Skills (Grade 9)
Co-taught English
Study Skills (Grade 12)
Co-taught Biology
Study Skills (Grade 9, 11)
Co-taught English
SAC (Social Academic Communication) StudySkills (all grades)
Study Skills (Grade 12)
Independent Living Skills (ILS)
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Students with orthopedic impairments, or disabilities significantly affecting a student's ability to move, communicate, and/or walk; students on the autism spectrum with social, emotional, and academic needs; and students with intellectual disability are provided support in the Independent Living Skills program. The program provides a highly structured, highly modified functional academic and life skills curriculum to meet the individual needs of students as outlined on their IEPs. Academic instruction, independence training, social skills, and transition services are integral components of the program. Holly Parry (all grades) ILS Teacher (all grades) |
STARS Therapeutic Program
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Students who require a small setting with counseling support to access the curriculum attend classes in the STARS program. Mental Health Case Workers support students by offering direct counseling services. Co-Department Chair STARS Teacher/English I/II, III/IV Study Skills (all grades) STARS Teacher Life Skills/Ethnic Studies, World History US History, Gov/Econ Study Skills (all grades) STARS Teacher Science, VPA, Study Skills (all grades) STARS Math Classes (all grades) STARS PE (all grades) STARS School Psychologist STARS Therapist STARS Therapist |
School Psychologist
Dr.Joseph Miller is the full-time School Psychologist for Woodside High School. Aside from completing the Psycho-Education Evaluations needed to determine eligibility and type of disability, Dr. Miller partners with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals, supporting the team through the special education process.
Speech and Language Services
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The Speech and Language program at Woodside High School is designed to help students with language processing, voice, speech articulation or fluency changes. Assessment procedures may be indicated after a formal screening. Subsequent speech therapy is based on specific test results that profile the student's area of need.
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Speech & Language Pathologist
SLP Assistant
Adaptive Physical Education
Jim Bell, affectionately called "Coach Bell" is the SUHSD Adapted PE Teacher. He works directly with the moderate to severe population of students at Woodside.
Other Contacts
Wendy Porter is the Administrative Vice Principal who oversees the Special Education Programs at Woodside High School.
Nataly Pikna is the SUHSD Program Specialist who supports students and staff at Woodside High School. 