Developmental Center

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Mission

Mission Statement
The mission of the Developmental Center is to provide students with multiple disabilities an educational program that improves the quality of life and optimizes students' independence and abilities to interact with family and others in the environment.


Developmental Center Programs
  • provide special education and related services to meet the unique educational needs of students with severe multiple disabilities.
  • provide  specialized instruction to address the needs of each student based on their Individualized Educational Plan.
  • have a developmental functional curriculum that emphasizes:
          augmentative communication
          assistive technology
          sensory stimulation
          community based instruction (CBI)
          parent involvement
  • Serves students between the ages of 3-21 years.
Support Services Include:
        - Occupational therapy
        - Physical therapy
        - Vision/Hearing consultation
        - Social work services
        - Psychological services


Assistive technology devices are used to increase a students independence throughout the day. Some examples are:
        - Adaptive computer equipment
        - Specially adapted toys
        - Augmentative communication devices
        - Capability switches
        - Pictorial Exchange Communication System (PECS)


Vision

VISION

We take pride in educating and graduating each student prepared to contribute to the world...

...a world class district redefining teaching and learning.


District Values:

Expectations of Excellence

Respect

Integrity/Ethical Behavior

Collaboration

Communication

Commitment/Accountability


Division Vision


The Peoria Public Schools Special Services Division is a premier provider of comprehensive educational services for students with special needs...supporting students' growth in an empowering environment.







Developmental Center2018 W. Cimarron DrivePeoria, IL 61614Regular Hours: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
phone: (309) 693-4424fax: (309) 693-4426email: devcenter@psd150.org