AES Belonging Statement
The American Embassy School is a community of diverse learners We celebrate the strength of our diversity and are committed to nurturing a culture of belonging. All members of our community actively support every learner’s academic, social and emotional growth.
ESP Foundational Beliefs
At AES, students with intellectu al and developmental disabilities Each St udent in the Extended Services Program will have an educational plan that is designed to identify their strengths and to meet their individualiz ed ac ademic, life skills, and social goals. This plan will be developed by an integrated t eam including the School Administration, Special Education Teache r, Occupatio nal Therapist, Speech and Language Path ologist, and School Counselor
The Extended Service s Program classroom is a purpose built space that allows the students to focus on individualized aca demic instruction, social skills, and develop functional life skills.
Freq ue n t ly As ke d Qu e
s tions :
Wh at types of disabilities c an th e AES E x tend e d S e rvi ce s P rogra m support ?
Does my child ne e d a diagnosis to be a cce pted to t h e Ex tended Servi ces P rog ra m?
Yes, families who are applying for admission to the Extended Services Program must provide a Full Psychological Evaluation , and/or Speech and Laguage Evaluation, both completed in the last 2 years The diagnoses. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) from the child’s current school will also be required. The admissions team may request additional information as needed. The evaluations, the Individualized Education Plan, as well as any additional information will provide AES the ability to
safety, and medical needs
W hat age o f st u dents do e s t h e p r ogra m support ?
Students in ESP will likely receive most of their academic instruction in
communities to the greatest extent possible for social times such as snack, recess, and lunch. When appropriate, students will also join their
communities, it will most often be with a Teaching Assistant from ESP who understands their individual needs and can provide accommodations to assist with integration It is our goal that our students are in the least restrictive environment and are with their peers as much as possible.
ESP students may also meet with our Occupational Therapist and our Speech & Language Pathologist if it is a part of their individualized programs
W hat is the cost o f the Extended Services Program?
27,400
the general AES tui tion
W h y is the r e an additiona l f ee ?
the School to ensure the best quality educa tion for our students. The Extended Services Program costs exceed those that our gener al tuition can cover; these costs include individualized educational programming created by trained professionals as well as specialized services, adaptive