Students thought to be at risk are referred to the Building Consultation Team. If the student is eligible for services, a personal education plan is developed with the parents. Students may also be eligible for support services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504. A handicap is any condition that substantially limits one or more of major life activities, including learning. Examples may include diabetes, asthma, attention deficit disorder, temporary or chronic illness and injuries.
Eligibility is determined after a comprehensive evaluation is done.
Support services in either program may include instruction in specific skills and strategies, organizational and attention strategies, small group instruction, test taking modifications, additional review and practice of skills, use of computers for written assignments or ongoing consultation with the At Risk teaching staff. Currently, we have one full time teachers and seven teaching assistants providing support services for K-8 students. All children in our district are provided a free and appropriate education regardless of need. Special education and related services are available to all eligible students in the district starting at age three. For infants birth to age three with disabilities, the district participates in the planning process with the agencies that provide direct intervention and service.