Tech Specs - Special Education
Program Size
SPED: - sf, varies dependent on size of program at school
Occupants
1 Instructor per 10-15 Students
Activities and BehaviorsÂ
Direct instruction, multiple models of learning including life skills/cooking, small group work, individual learning, project/build work, physical assistance, quieting and calming activities
Program Size
SPED: - sf, varies dependent on size of program at school
Occupants
1 Instructor per 10-15 Students
Activities and BehaviorsÂ
Direct instruction, multiple models of learning including life skills/cooking, small group work, individual learning, project/build work, physical assistance, quieting and calming activities
Environment
Acoustics
Acoustically separated from surrounding spaces and activities
Lighting
Use of daylighting with adequate direct and indirect artificial lighting (no fluorescent) when required.
Lighting should be adjustable for different areas of the classroom to create micro environments & create a sensory-neutral nook for self regulation.
All rooms require dimmable / color adjustable artificial lighting.
Window treatments should allow for control of light into the room and for room darkening.
Plumbing
Life Skills: Sink, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, fridge
Laundry: washing machine and dryer
All SPED programs need to have access to a sink
Thermal Comfort
Ventilation for all necessary uses and equipment
Life Skills: Oven and Stove
Storage
Teaching wall with embedded storage, so it doesn't hinder use of the classroom
Mobile storage
Kitchen casework for Life Skills Classroom
Furniture‍
Flexible furniture on wheels; easy to move and rearrange within class period
Mobile writing surfaces
Higher degree of durable and easily cleaned furniture & finishes
Security
Secure area for lock-downs
controllable visibility into SPED spaces
possibly laminated glass windows that can resist high-impact
Technology
Multiple presentaton areas for instruction
Many plug ins needed at varying heights for adaptive equipment
Projectors
Flat Screen LCD Teaching Wall
Desired Adjacencies
Close to exists/entrances and short bus access
Administrative offices; Nurse
Gymnasium, dining, library, outdoors
Special Considerations
Needs to be on the first level
Needs outdoor access to private enclosed space
At least (1) toilet room that has a portable lifts, changing tables & shower
Possible securable service window from kitchen to hallway for vocational programs
Environment
Acoustics
Acoustically separated from surrounding spaces and activities
Lighting
Use of daylighting with adequate direct and indirect artificial lighting (no fluorescent) when required.
Lighting should be adjustable for different areas of the classroom to create micro environments & create a sensory-neutral nook for self regulation.
All rooms require dimmable / color adjustable artificial lighting.
Window treatments should allow for control of light into the room and for room darkening.
Plumbing
Life Skills: Sink, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, fridge
Laundry: washing machine and dryer
All SPED programs need to have access to a sink
Thermal Comfort
Ventilation for all necessary uses and equipment
Life Skills: Oven and Stove
Storage
Teaching wall with embedded storage, so it doesn't hinder use of the classroom
Mobile storage
Kitchen casework for Life Skills Classroom
Furniture‍
Flexible furniture on wheels; easy to move and rearrange within class period
Mobile writing surfaces
Higher degree of durable and easily cleaned furniture & finishes
Security
Secure area for lock-downs
controllable visibility into SPED spaces
possibly laminated glass windows that can resist high-impact
Technology
Multiple presentaton areas for instruction
Many plug ins needed at varying heights for adaptive equipment
Projectors
Flat Screen LCD Teaching Wall
Desired Adjacencies
Close to exists/entrances and short bus access
Administrative offices; Nurse
Gymnasium, dining, library, outdoors
Special Considerations
Needs to be on the first level
Needs outdoor access to private enclosed space
At least (1) toilet room that has a portable lifts, changing tables & shower
Possible securable service window from kitchen to hallway for vocational programs
District Regional Program Classrooms: 960 sf
Moderate/Severe Classroom: 960 sf
Sensory Wellness Room: 960 sf
Vocational Lab: 1,100 sfÂ
Small Group (1-10 people)-near gen ed classroom: 240 sf
Mid Group (10-20 people)-near gen ed classroom: 480 sf
Specialists Offices (Psychologist & Speech) (4): 180 sf per space
Conference Room for 10-12 people: 325 sf
Work Room with file storage: 500 sf
District Regional Program Classrooms: 960 sf
Moderate/Severe Classroom: 960 sf
Sensory Wellness Room: 960 sf
Vocational Lab: 1,100 sfÂ
Small Group (1-10 people)-near gen ed classroom: 240 sf
Mid Group (10-20 people)-near gen ed classroom: 480 sf
Specialists Offices (Psychologist & Speech) (4): 180 sf per space
Conference Room for 10-12 people: 325 sf
Work Room with file storage: 500 sf
