First Day of School: August 25, 2025 (Kindergarten 9-12, no K bus)
Special Education
Our Special Education program is committed to ensuring that every student receives an individualized education that meets their unique learning requirements. We work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and specialists to develop personalized educational plans, provide necessary accommodations, and offer targeted interventions to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and overall success. With a focus on equity and inclusivity, we strive to empower every student to reach their full potential and become confident, lifelong learners.
Disposal of Special Education Records
Strafford School will be disposing of Special Education records at the beginning of each new calendar year in compliance with ED 1119.01. Special Education records of past students 25-60 years of age will be disposed of with the exception of their last Individual Educational Plan (IEP) which remains on file until age 60.
Speech/Language Pathologist
Helping children to:
Speak clearly and fluently
Listen effectively and understand classroom instructions, lessons, and text
Formulate sentences as they are speaking, using age-appropriate grammar
Develop a strong vocabulary and learn curriculum words and language-based concepts across all subject areas
Use language socially to converse and interact well with others
Develop phonemic (sound) awareness needed for reading and spelling
Be able to share what they know, describe events and retell stories, organizing and sequencing their ideas.
Occupational Therapy
What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy is a health profession in which therapists and therapy assistants help individuals to do and engage in the specific activities that make up daily life. For children and youth in schools, occupational therapy works to ensure that a student can participate in the full breadth of school activities—from paying attention in class; concentrating on the task at hand; holding a pencil, musical instrument, or book in the easiest way; or just behaving appropriately in class.