Amphitheater Public Schools

The Student Services department supports a number of areas, including Special Education, the Rillito Center, School Psychology, School Social Work, Health Services, Audiology and Speech Language and Hearing. Student Services also includes Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and adaptive physical education.  The staff manages Child Find efforts, special education preschool and Head Start programs, collaborative efforts for students with Hearing and Vision Impairments and Educational Interpreters through the Southeast Regional Cooperative, Section 504, Homebound instruction, Chronic Health Condition Policy instruction and alternative education through home instruction. 

Special Educaton

• Amphitheater Public Schools Special Education Department has a continuum of Special Education services in every school to help children reach their highest potential. We employ proven instructional models to meet each child's unique needs. Our specially trained teachers and staff help students set goals and then let them see the possibilities. 
   
• Rillito Center is a place where students with the highest needs learn to be as independent as possible. It is a state-of-the art facility where students use assistive technology to enhance their learning; everything from tablets, to talking books. It is a place where the journey is a series of small steps, with many celebrations along the way.