The vision of the Nazareth Area School District Special Education Department is to develop each individual student with an exceptionality to attain the knowledge, skills and social/emotional attitudes to become a confident, independent self-advocate who is a contributing and productive citizen in our evolving, demanding and culturally diverse society through a collaborative partnership, family and community support, meaningful access to a rigorous curriculum, timely and effective interventions, data-driven decision making, local, state and federal resources and setting high expectations, and high supports.