Students with disabilities who are enrolled in non-public schools or home schooled are entitled to services comparable to those provided for students in public schools with limited exceptions.
Services provided include diagnostic assessment and evaluation.
If the student is determined to have a qualifying disability and to be in need of special education instruction, appropriate instructional services for eligible students are provided on a shared-time basis and are offered in the public school setting or at a neutral site. Various public school facilities throughout the District have been designated as teaching stations and the District is responsible for arranging special transportation, if needed, between the home school and the special teaching station. Non-public school principals are familiar with the procedures for initiating all referrals and will provide assistance to any parents who may have concerns. Any parents of students enrolled in non-public schools having questions or concerns regarding potential learning problems of their children can contact their building principal to ask about procedures for initiating a request for service. Parents may also contact the office of Student Services at 202-6800 for further information.