Price Laboratory School uses its innovative, field-based teaching site, to blend research, curriculum development, and professional outreach in order to support the changing needs of the communities, teachers, and learners it serves.
The mission of the school is: 1) to provide an excellent education for its N/K-12; 2) to enhance and complement the teacher preparation program at the University of Northern Iowa; and 3) to assist practicing teachers in improving their teaching methods.
The goal of Price Laboratory School Support Services is to effectively use the problem solving model to provide support to students and teachers. This support includes full access to an educational program that meets their social-emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and physical needs. To do this, PLS Support Services coordinates available school, university, and community resources to meet the diverse needs of individual students in the least restrictive environment.
Background
Price Laboratory School (PLS) is a laboratory school on the campus of University of Northern Iowa that educates children from birth (Child Development Center) through 12th grade. PLS plays a central role in the University of Northern Iowa Teacher Education program, and provides professional outreach instruction and activities regionally, throughout the state, nationally, and internationally.
Price Laboratory School Support Services was created in 1995 when PLS withdrew from AEA- 267 Support Services. An extended history of PLS Support Services can be found in Appendix A. Housing PLS Support Services in the university has increased the collaboration with other departments in the university. This has allowed expanded services for the needs of students experiencing difficulties. This Building Equity Plan describes those services as they currently exist.
Organization of Support Services