Special Education
The philosophy of the Spanish Fort Middle School Special Education Department is that all children can learn and when given the right supports and services can become productive and involved citizens in our community. A full range of services, meeting the needs of all identified disabled students, are utilized at Spanish Fort Middle in order to best serve our special needs population. These services include self-contained classes for students with significant intellectual and physical needs to monitoring services for students needing minor support and services. Disabilities recognized by the State of Alabama include Autism, Deaf-Blindness, Developmental Delay, Emotional Disability, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury and Visual Impairment
For specific questions, call 251-625-2371 or email the following personnel:
- Rena Fancher (Department Chairperson): 6th grade Resource
- Leigh Walker - Multi-Disabilities Teacher
- Michelle Hocker - 7th grade Resource Teacher
- Janise Cloer -6, 7, 8th grade Resource Teacher
- Sue Bender - Autism programs Teacher
- Victoria Hudson -8th grade Resource Teacher
Helpful Links & Information
- Istation Reading Intervention and Practice Istation's Reading curriculum* delivers individualized instruction — complete with age-appropriate content — for pre-K through high school students. Plus, every lesson is supported with data-rich benchmark and continuous progress monitoring assessments through Istation's proprietary ISIP™ technology.
- IXL Math Intervention and Practice Practice that feels like play! Not only do students gain new skills on IXL math—they gain a whole new appreciation for how fun learning can be! From the vibrant images that permeate IXL's skills, to the enticing awards and certificates that are hidden throughout the site, students cannot wait to hop on IXL—and you'll have trouble tearing them away.
- Quizlet Simple tools that let you study anything, for free
- Study Stack Free flashcards for serious fun studying. Create your own or use sets shared by other students and teachers.
- Sheppard Software Educational games, activities and articles and more.
- Story Bird Create, Read and Share Visual Stories
