Supporting Unique and Diverse Learners

At Forwood, the special education team includes an Educational Diagnostician, School Psychologist, Speech/Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Special Education Teachers.  We provide a continuum of services based on individual student needs. Teachers and support staff work collaboratively with students and families to create an appropriate educational program in the least restrictive environment.  Our team is committed to supporting our students in the following areas: academic, behavior, and social/emotional development. We strive to meet our students’ needs in an inclusive setting with the use of evidence based interventions.         

Families are encouraged to communicate with their child’s teachers with any concerns or questions regarding their child’s needs.  Parents can also contact Elizabeth Johnson, Special Education Coordinator.  Click here to contact Ms. Johnson via email.

 

 

Students come to Brandywine School District from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds. We recognize that our diversity adds to a rich educational landscape.  We understand that some of our students come to us with limited English language skills; they may be recent immigrants to the US or from families that speak another language at home.  Further, they might be able to speak English fluently with their friends but don’t know how to communicate in English well enough to talk about academic subjects.  Currently, BSD serves approximately 510 English Language Learners who speak 53 different languages.  For more information click here