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1. Who is eligible for Special Education services?

A student, ages 3 through 22, having one or more of the following thirteen Federally defined disabling conditions that adversely affect his or her educational performance, may be eligible to receive special education services.
Autism
Deaf-Blindness
Deafness
Hearing Impairment (Hard of Hearing)
Mental Retardation
Multiple Disabilities
Orthopedic Impairment
Other Health Impairment
Serious Emotional Disturbance
Specific Learning Disability
Speech and Language Impairment
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Impairment
Eligibility is determined through an assessment process that identifies one or more impairments that prevent a student from achieving at his/her potential. A student may be performing significantly below the district's standards and additional interventions may be necessary for the student to maximize access to the educational program.

2. How does a student get Special Education services?

1. Student Success Team (SST) Meeting
2. Assessment Plan
3. Assessment Period
4. Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team Meeting
5. IEP Implementation
6. Annual Review IEP
7. Triennial Assessment
Please refer to the chart entitled Three Levels of Service Delivery in this section for a visual representation of the referral process.

3. What is a Student Success Team (SST)?

Sometimes a child does not make sufficient progress in the general school program, even with modifications and remedial instruction. Under current federal and state law, anyone can refer a child when he or she suspects a child has special needs. The child can be referred to the school's Student Success Team (SST). The SST, which typically includes the parent/guardian, develops a plan of modifications and/or interventions to be implemented in the general education classroom over a period of time. If these modifications/ interventions are not successful, the SST may ultimately refer a child for consideration of special education eligibility.

4. When are the Special Education Community Action Council Meetings?

September 27, 2011 @ 10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
October 24, 2011 @ 10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
November 29, 2011 @ 10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
January 24, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
February 28, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
March 13, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
April 24, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
May 22, 2012 @ 10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.