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Shelby County Schools offers a preschool program at Linda Nolen Learning Center located in Pelham. This program was created to provide services to a specific population of children with special needs. Children without special needs will also be allowed to attend the program. The hours will be from 8 am -12 pm Monday through Friday. Tuition will be $200 per month beginning in August and ending in May. The program will follow the school calendar. Applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. Parents will be notified by mail of the child's acceptance into the program. A $20 non-refundable registration fee will be required upon acceptance. Registration is required for students without special needs. Students with special needs will have placement decisions based on their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

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The School-To-Working Program is designed to prepare students for the workplace by providing them with opportunities to explore various industries, gain new job skills, and apply knowledge to real-world situations through Community Based Work Instruction and Job Shadowing.

Shelby County Schools, Department of Rehabilitation Services, and University of Montevallo Transition Program designed to teach functional life skills and entry-level work skills to special education students and to support their growth into adulthood.

The mission of The Growing Place is to give young adults with disabilities the skills they need to be productive and independent citizens while helping them build the self-confidence needed to use these skills. At The Growing Place, secondary students with disabilities participate in meaningful and functional activities in the areas of daily living skills, social interactions, and occupational skills that will increase their independence and productivity within their communities

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 guarantees certain rights to people with disabilities. Named for this legislation, a 504 plan is a plan developed at the school level to customize a student's learning environment to meet their specific needs. A 504 plan is intended for children with disabilities who do not need or qualify for special education but could benefit from accommodations and/or specialized help in school. These plans identify accommodations a child with a disability needs to fully participate in the classroom and sets up ways to help the child succeed.