Special Education

Spatial Characteristics

Collab Classroom

This is a general education classroom that is shared with educational specialist(s) for complete inclusion learning. The room should have flexible furniture for various student grouping configurations, a voice amplification system, wall-mounted interactive displays, sinks, casework for storage, and plenty of outlets for flexible use of technology. The space should accommodate lots of movement, with the ability to teach from any position in the room.

Rosedale School

Bill Libbon ES

Moderate/Severe Classroom

This space supports students that spend majority of time in this classroom. It should be located near other similar classrooms, near to general education classrooms and accessible to an outdoor space. All moderate/severe classrooms should have an ADA restroom (or shared between two classrooms) with space for changing table, lift, and toilet.

North Kansas City Schools

Rosedale School

Vocational Lab

Flexible learning space that can be transformed for various activities and hands on learning, including Adult Transition Program (ATP) use. Possible configurations are tables for art, material assembly, etc; arrangements of shelving for simulated shopping; and mock apartment teaching housekeeping skills. Room equipped with full kitchen.

Rosedale School

Sensory / Wellness Room

Provide room with color spectrum control and dimmable lighting. Enhance acoustic separation from adjacent spaces and include music incorporation and views to nature. This space could also include movement activities. It could be one larger room but dividable for one side to be more calming and the other physical input/output.

Elkhorn New HS No. 3

Truckee ES

Office / Small Group

Specialist offices shall be equipped with full spectrum lighting, acoustics for privacy, and flexible furniture for a comfortable and calming environment. The function of the space is to provide individual or small group interaction and learning, as well as typical office functions.

Rosedale School

Lighting

Use of daylighting with dimmable direct and indirect tunable lighting, zoning different areas of the classroom to create micro environments & sensory-neutral nook for self regulation; window treatments to control light into the room

Barrington Hough Street ES

Rosedale School

Sensory Navigation

Consideration should be given to the sensory experience while students travel throughout the school. Attention should be given to lighting levels, flooring graphics and tactile surfaces that assist in easing the navigation experience.

Rosedale School

Supervision

Educators should have direct access and clear sight lines throughout classroom and into any extended learning spaces.

Rosedale School

Restroom Accessibility

Single-use restrooms that are wheelchair accessible are required. Considerations should include which restrooms are sized and equipped for a changing table, Hoyer lift, room for maneuvering with three people, and are accessible directly from the classroom. Shower infrastructure should be considered for areas that mandate diapering, medical relief and medical emergencies.