Instructional Support Services

Welcome to ISS! 

Hi, I'm AP Booker! As the assistant principal of the Instructional Support Services department at Flushing High School, it is my sincere pleasure and honor to serve our students with special needs and their families. In collaboration with our dedicated teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers, ISS provides an educational program designed to support your child in achieving the best educational program for them. We offer self-contained, integrated co-teaching (ICT) and special education teacher support services (SETSS) programming throughout our academic programming. We strive to provide as many opportunities for your students as possible which is why we offer related services, tutoring with special education teachers, internship opportunities, access to Career and Technical programs, co-taught AP courses, summer enrichment, and partnerships with community-based organizations. I look forward to welcoming your student to our community. 

- Sincerely, Cherina Booker, AP of ISS

Our Program

The mission of the Instructional Support Services department is to provide students, regardless of ability, with the appropriate supports and structures needed for them to succeed and successfully transition from high school to adulthood. All students with special needs are provided with specially designed instruction (SDI) delivered with the support of an Instructional Support Service teacher. Specially designed instruction, as described in the student’s Individualized Education Plan, supports students in accessing the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment. Students in self-contained classes will receive instruction that parallels that which is offered in the general education program.  Students in an Integrated Co-teaching (ICT) classroom will receive direct instruction in general education classes with the support of an Instructional Support Service Teacher.  Students also receive a range of related services to support their academic & social-emotional progress as recommended by the IEP, including Speech, Counseling, Hearing, Occupational Therapy, Physical therapy, vision services, and more.

The School Assessment Team (SAT) conducts evaluations for all students who are referred for Special Education services.  The team also conducts evaluations on a regular basis for students who are currently receiving support services.  These evaluations are conducted as part of a Triennial Process (every three years) or on an as-need basis.  The members of the team include but are not limited to the school Psychologist, Social Worker, and the family clerical worker.

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