Special Education students and students without intellectual and developmental disabilities are match in a mutually enriching one-to-one friendship.

DEAR classes experience a variety of stimuli through field trips to the Dallas World Aquarium, the Dallas Zoo, Cosmic Jump, and the Perot Museum. 

Special Education students will build and sustain a butterfly garden while learning about how they can make a difference through a small effort. 

Special Education students will develop independent living skills, appropriate leisure activities, and will engage in meaningful therapeutic experiences as part of the Positive Attitudes for Success program at Allen High School.

DEAR classes experience a variety of stimuli through field trips to the Dallas Arboretum, the Plano Bowling Alley, and Hope Park.