The Communication Development (CD) Program serves students in first through eighth grades who have significant speech and/or language impairments that impact their ability to succeed in general education or resource settings. The program provides comprehensive support throughout the school day to promote the development of effective communication skills, with the ultimate goal of helping students thrive in less restrictive environments.
Each CD classroom is staffed by a full-time special education teacher and a part-time speech-language pathologist (SLP). Together, they design and implement instructional strategies that integrate language development into both academic and social learning opportunities. These strategies are consistently supported by paraprofessionals and related service providers to ensure continuity and reinforcement.
To promote generalization of communication skills beyond the classroom, the program incorporates community-based instruction and encourages the application of skills within the home setting. These real-world experiences provide meaningful opportunities for students to practice and strengthen their communication in everyday contexts.
