At Stillwater Central School District

Our Philosophy

The Stillwater Central School District is committed to providing a quality education to each and every student. As a result of the dedication and commitment on the part of the Stillwater Central School District Board of Education and faculty, the programs and services offered to students with educational disabilities are proactive and comprehensive. The special education faculty receives professional development and training on a regular basis. Additionally, the collaborative efforts between the general education and special education faculty are continuously supported.

The Stillwater Central School District prescribes to the philosophy that all students can learn with the appropriate instruction and educational environment. Students with disabilities should be provided instruction in the least restrictive environment appropriate. By learning with non-disabled peers, students with educational disabilities have access to quality classroom instruction, high expectations, and meaningful cooperative learning experiences.

The Stillwater Central School District recognizes that not all students learn in the same way on the same day. In other words, students may differ in their learning styles, academic strengths and weakness, previous learning experiences, and preferences. It is by recognizing these differences that our faculty can most effectively meet the needs of all learners. Meeting the needs of diverse learns and differentiated instructional practices has been the focus of many recent professional development opportunities.