The self-contained Special Education program is designed for students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities. This program allows students to achieve their maximum potential and to master objectives as stated in their Individualized Education Plans. They learn skills in self-help and daily living, fine and gross motor development, language and communication, socialization, and academics. Small group and one-on-one instruction is tailored to each child’s individual needs. Informal and formal assessments are used frequently to monitor the student’s progress. Students interact in the general education environment during art, theatre, music, movement, physical education, and school-wide activities. They gain skills to better function on a daily basis in their community.

Teachers

Jason Bridges

Evans Dawson

Deborah Williams

Assistant Teachers

Inclusion

The Special Education inclusion program is designed to assist students with various disabilities to succeed within the general education curriculum and population. Students participate in the general education classroom according to their Individualized Education Plans. Standardized test preparation materials, manipulatives, technology, visual arts activities, songs, and role-playing are used to meet their individual needs.

Pre-K & Kindergarten

Ginny Sanders

Grades 1 & 2

Deborah Fulgham

Grades 3 & 5

Leah Mullins

Grades 4 & 5

Abby Moon

Assistant Teacher

Kimberly Washington

	Cook Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School 2217 7th Street North, Columbus, MS 39705 Phone: (662) 241-7180 Fax: (662) 241-7182 Principal: Lois Kappler Asst. Principal: Kimberly Gardner
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	Self-Contained The self-contained Special Education program is designed for students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities. This program allows students to achieve their maximum potential and to master objectives as stated in their Individualized Education Plans. They learn skills in self-help and daily living, fine and gross motor development, language and communication, socialization, and academics. Small group and one-on-one instruction is tailored to each child’s individual needs. Informal and formal assessments are used frequently to monitor the student’s progress. Students interact in the general education environment during art, theatre, music, movement, physical education, and school-wide activities. They gain skills to better function on a daily basis in their community. Teachers Jason Bridges Evans Dawson Deborah Williams Assistant Teachers Lindsey Porter Danielle McShan Jen Prescott Glenda Latham Inclusion The Special Education inclusion program is designed to assist students with various disabilities to succeed within the general education curriculum and population. Students participate in the general education classroom according to their Individualized Education Plans. Standardized test preparation materials, manipulatives, technology, visual arts activities, songs, and role-playing are used to meet their individual needs. Pre-K & Kindergarten Ginny Sanders Grades 1 & 2 Deborah Fulgham Grades 3 & 5 Leah Mullins Grades 4 & 5 Abby Moon Assistant Teacher Kimberly Washington