Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study Reportspecialized personnel, accommodations, modifications, etc.) to enhancelearning.Another avenue of support for students with disabilities is the developmentand implementation of the learning center. The learning centers providesupport for students with mild to moderate disabilities in the acquisition oflearning strategies needed to succeed in general education curriculum andclasses. The learning centers are efficient and effective ways of providingintensive support to many students receiving special education services. Attimes, some students may fill stigmatized by the idea of being “special ed.”To facilitate a nonthreatening, nonjudgmental environment, VHHS’s specialeducation department elected to rename itself the Diverse LearningAcademy. The Diverse Learning Academy staff has created a culture ofcollaboration to support the academic, social, and emotional development ofall students receiving special education services.EVIDENCE• Mission Statement• Universal values and common goals• Student Learning• Parent, student, teacher surveys• AP enrollment; AP classes• CAHSEE pass rate; SAT/PSAT; CAHSEE prep• Resource Specialist Program; Learning; Tutoring programSTRENGTHS• Alignment of ESLRS with standards• Inclusion of all students in instructional programs• Improving test scores• Effective interventions such as: multi-subject tutoring; Intervention; PeerCounseling.• Impact; CST/CAHSEE test prep• 2.0 GPA minimum for sports participation• Senior Attendance Policy• Special Awards recognize students with exceptional scores, academiccategories, and perfect attendance.Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 38