Center Based Programs
Specialized Programs for Students
Some students may need programs that are not offered within the district. The IEP process is used to make this determination and to place these students in programs that offer the services necessary to meet their goals and objectives. Transportation is provided for these students. These programs include:
Lighthouse Education Center (Berrien RESA)
This program serves students with severe emotional impairments. Lighthouse also has classrooms for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Niles Southside School (Niles)
The Southside program serves students with severe emotional impairments.
Niles Southside Pre-Vocational Program (Niles)
This program serves students ages 16–26 with mild cognitive impairment.Early Childhood Developmental Delay (Niles/Watervliet)This half day preschool program serves students from age 3 –5.
Specialized classrooms operated by local districts
Various districts within the county offer programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, mild cognitive impairments, and emotional impairments.
Early On and Build Up Michigan
Berrien RESA operates programs to provide information and services to families. Early On focuses on children from birth to three and Build Up Michigan works to identify students ages 3-5 with special education related needs.