Special Programs

Special Programs at Salmon Bay School

Autism Continuum Inclusion Programs

Salmon Bay Middle School currently has two autism continuum inclusion programs (known as the A-Teams) that serve students who have significant challenges with social skills, academics, focusing attention, impulse control, emotional regulation, sensory regulation, and adaptive skills. Each program is managed by a special education teacher and supported by two instructional assistants. Students in these programs spend at least half of each school day in regular education classes and participate in team camps, the Winter Enrichment Program, service learning projects, and after school activities. The A-Team staff communicate and collaborate with general education staff daily, and they provide in-class support in general education classes as needed. Salmon Bay has a Peer Coaching program in which general education students volunteer to mentor A-Team students.

A-Team Special Education Teachers:

Susanna Cole (252-1755) and Jeff Callahan (252-1780)

A-Team Instructional Assistants:

Colleen Derry, Eleanor Dills, Nancy Gruber, and Kevin Junker