The funding is in the form of a program grant, rather than an individual pupil grant, based on a per capita enrolment in a school division and the staff employed. The Special Education Equipment Grant assists school divisions with the purchase of specialized equipment used by students with designated disabilities. Shared Services Funding assists in the provision of support services such as speech and language therapy and educational psychology services in rural Saskatchewan. Special Education Transportation Grant assists with the additional cost of transporting designated students to and from school. Student of the Province Funding supports students with severe behaviour disorders, who are wards of government, and who require intensive special education intervention.
Team provides consultative and support services to school divisions and teachers.
Children and youth with disabilities are better served when teachers and parents work together to determine the best way to organize and to deliver the support services to the individual with exceptional needs. Regional offices of education, located in Weyburn, Swift Current, Regina, Saskatoon, Melfort, North Battleford, and LaRonge maintain a field presence in all department operations. A Regional Superintendents of Special Education works out of each office and is available for consultation in areas related to special education.