Special class teaching

Every child and young person has the right to receive the support they need to learn and attend school throughout their basic education. Support is organised as part of everyday school life and is always planned according to the individual needs of the student.

Individual needs may include, for example, difficulties with speech, reading or writing, challenges with attention, concentration, motor skills, perception, sensory functions or social interaction. A student may need support in learning and schooling temporarily or on a long-term basis. The need for support may vary from minor to severe, or the student may need multiple types of support at the same time. 

Support for a student's learning and schooling can also be arranged in a special class. Special class teaching is one way of providing the necessary support for a student when he or she benefits from a smaller teaching group, a more individual learning environment and guidance. The teaching is based on the basic education curriculum and takes into account the student's strengths, needs and stage of development.

Special education emphasizes flexible teaching arrangements, close adult support, and cooperation with mainstream education. The goal is to support student learning, well-being, and inclusion, and to enable smooth school attendance.

Hollola also has a special school in Kangas, which offers multidisciplinary support to students who need stronger individual support.

Guardians are a key part of supporting the student.

Guardians in Hollola:

• are involved in discussions from the beginning
• receive information about the support their child receives
• participate in the planning and evaluation of support
• can connect with the school with a low threshold

Collaboration between home and school supports the student's learning and well-being in the best possible way.

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  Basic education special class – Stage

  The Etapi classes serve almost all municipalities in Päijät-Häme. The teaching is carried out with a rehabilitative approach at Kangas School.

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  Special education – Switch

  The Vaihde class offers individualized instruction. Students study according to a customized curriculum, with the goal of obtaining a comprehensive school leaving certificate.