How to Access Special Education Services and Programs… ...Parents, guardians, teachers, counselors and others identify students who have special needs …. Assessment data will then be collected and reviewed with the parent and team. ...Classroom interventions begin. ...Recommendations will be made for either continued classroom interventions or a formal evaluation. …Written parental permission is required for a formal evaluation by the school psychologist. …A multidisciplinary team (MDT), includes the parents, collects and analyzes the data from the evaluation. …An Individualized Education Program (IEP) team reviews the recommendations from the MDT and determines if the student needs specially designed instruction. …If the student is eligible for services, the team develops an IEP. ...IEPs are reviewed and updated annually. Questions may be directed to: Amy Repard Supervisor of Special Education (570) 724-0369 WELLSBORO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Special Education Department 227 Nichols Street 570-724-0369 Dr. Brenda Freeman Superintendent of Schools 570-724-4424 Mrs. Amy Repard Supervisor of Special Education 570-724-0369 Dr. Benjamin Largey School Psychologist 570-724-2306 Mr. Jacob Rogers School Psychologist 570-724-0369 School Buildings Charlotte Lappla Elementary School Mr. Steve Adams, Principal 570-724-1941 Don Gill Elementary School Mr. Steve Adams, Principal 570-724-1811 Rock L. Butler Middle School Mr. Michael Pietropola, Principal 570-724-2306 Wellsboro High School Mr. Robert Kreger, Principal 570-724-3547 WELLSBORO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT A Guide to Special Education Services & Programs WELLSBORO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT This lists and explains the Special Education Services and Programs available in the district. All programs are operated by the School District alone or in conjunction with the BLaST Intermediate Unit #17. Instructional Support Every effort will be made to adapt a regular education program to your
child’s needs before he/she is evaluated for special education services. Classroom adjustments may include curricular adaptations, modifications in assignments and/or changes in instructional or behavioral management approaches. Due Process The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution ensures everyone “Due Process” and “Equal Protection” of the law. Due process is a series of steps to guarantee each pupil a Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). At each step in determining your child’s needs for specially designed instruction, parents are involved in the decision-making process. An explanation of your Due Process rights is available upon request in each Wellsboro Area School District building. Confidentiality Wellsboro Area School District maintains strict confidentiality ethics and strives to protect the privacy rights of all parents and children. WASD is an equal opportunity education institution. It is the policy of the Board to provide for all persons equal access regardless of age, color, race, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, limited proficiency of English, use of guide dogs, non-job related handicap or disability or possession of a G.E.D. in it educational and vocational programs, activities or employment. For more information, contact: Dr. Brenda Freeman 570-724-0303. Special Education Services & Programs Learning Support Services and programs for exceptional pupils whose primary identified need is for academic support. Emotional Support Services and programs for exceptional pupils whose primary identified need is behavioral management. Gifted Support Services and programs for pupils who possess outstanding intellectual ability whose needs may be met by specially designed instruction. Life Skills Support Services and programs for exceptional pupils where instruction is focused primarily on functional academics and daily living. Speech or Language Support Services and programs for exceptional pupils who are speech or language impaired. Programs Vision Impaired Support Hearing Impaired Support Autistic Support