By Gehenna N. Through innovative programs and dedicated staff, CATS teachers ensure that every student receives the support they need to thrive academically and personally. Two key figures in this initiative are Ms. Ortiz, an English and special education teacher, and Ms. Beltran, the alternative curriculum teacher, who shared their insights on the school’s efforts to support students with disabilities. Ms. Ortiz is passionate about making educational material accessible and understandable for all students. “I make sure to try to make the material as easy to understand as possible, providing different ways for the materials to