MISSION STATEMENT  

RYSS Special Education Department exists to provide knowledge and skills that lead our students to success in school and in life. 

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

 RYSS provides students with disabilities valuable educational experiences that prepare them for the future. Each student with a disability has the opportunity to participate in a free and appropriate educational setting designed to meet his/her individual needs in RYSS as a public school.

Services are provided in the least restrictive environment that allows access to the general education curriculum and instruction with non-disabled peers to the extent that is appropriate for the student.

DEPARTMENT VALUES

Excellence 

Students as individuals

Teamwork and Collaboration

Leadership

Relationships built on trust and respect

Strong work ethic

Continuous learning