Emotional Disabilities

Significant Identifiable Emotional Disabilities (SIED)

The ability to want to do a task and to persevere until it is completed is an example of a psychological ability.

Psychologic impairments include apathy, depression, anxiety, perceived incompetence, frustration, a lack of persistence, and decreased coping skills. Impairments may be noted through direct observation, by specific tests, and with the aid of information provided by others.

Douglas County School District Mental Health Team:

The mission of the Douglas County School District Mental Health Team is to work with students, staff, and families by providing the consultation, assessment, intervention, and skill development necessary to create successful learning opportunities for all students.

K-6

This program is for children grades K through 6 who have significant emotional disorders which interfere with the student's ability to benefit from existing school programs. This program focus is on appropriate social-emotional behaviors as well as academics. Students are returned to their home schools as they develop appropriate behavior and control.

Secondary

Secondary schools are expected to provide a comprehensive continuum of services to meet students' needs.

Plum Creek Academy • Grades 7-12

This program is for 7th through 12th grade students who have highly significant emotional disorders which interfere with the student's ability to benefit from existing school programs. The program focus is on appropriate social-emotional behaviors as well as academics. Students are returned to their home schools as they develop appropriate behavior and control.