Listed
below are some of the programs and special centers that currently serve
our students in the Pensacola area. Some are the district's
programs, some are based with other agencies, and some are programs
offered by other agencies through contracts with the
district. For assistance in locating additional services or
targeting the special education services that best match your needs,
please call the Information and Referral Specialist, at the Naval Air
Station Region Fleet and Family Support Center, (850) 452-5990 ext. 104.
Exceptional Student Education (ESER) involves federal and state funded
programs for students with special needs. Classifications
for ESE students include: autistic developmentally delayed,
emotionally handicapped, gifted, hearing impaired, hospital/homebound,
mentally handicapped, physically impaired, specific learning
disability, speech/language impaired and visually impaired.
Many ESE students are mainstreamed into regular
classrooms. Some students with exceptionalities are served
at special centers or attend regular schools but with special
assistance. Many of the programs at special centers are also
offered in regular schools and classrooms.