Coos Bay Public Schools

The Coos Bay School District uses scientifically based research and curriculum to teach our students.  Students in elementary schools are given direct instruction in small groups as well as pushing into the general education classroom.  We align our math and reading at all grade levels to the programs in the general classrooms so that students transition back to the general classroom. All special education classrooms have technology available for use by teachers and students.

Resource room support in our lower grades is targeted towards specific learning skills, while support in our high school is targeted towards preparing students to transition to an independent adult life.

The Resource Team incorporates science and social studies into our reading programs by using a curriculum that starts with basic word fundamentals.  We then build on the fundamentals by using vocabulary and concepts from the fields of science and social studies.  The result is that students not only learn to read with more comprehension but simultaneously become familiar with words and concepts they will be exposed to in other curricula.

As students move into high school, our curriculum continues the educational component and adds components that help students transition to an independent adult life.  Activities that help the students transition to adult living are tailored to the individual's needs and include learning how to manage a budget, participate in work experience, and daily living skills.  We have a Youth Transition Specialist provided by the South Coast ESD to assist students in transitioning to adult lives and jobs.

High school students in our resource program may either work towards a regular diploma or an extended or modified diploma.  Students trying to attain a regular diploma continue to receive instruction tailored to their learning needs.  When appropriate, students are provided with Assistive Technology devices and aids.