An IEP is a written plan for the provision of services for the education of students who are disabled or gifted. The district has a responsibility under Pennsylvania Code for children "thought-to-be" eligible for special education services and/or accommodations. This responsibility includes locating, identifying, and evaluating all students with suspected disabilities, including but not limited to evaluating students for whom a request for an evaluation has been made.

A student that does not qualify for special education services under IDEA (an educational law) still may qualify for services under Section 504 (a civil rights law) if the disability is shown to substantially limit his or her educational performance. A child with a disability is one who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities, such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working. Accommodations often refer to building accessibility, classroom adjustments and curriculum modifications and may be updated or revised as the need changes.

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The document below was prepared by Disability Rights Pennsylvania to provide an overview of medical assistance for students with disabilities in Pennsylvania. To view a memorandum from the Bureau of Special Education regarding the impact of School Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) services on the Medical Assistance program, please click here. 

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The Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 (IDEA) requires that States and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) ensure that all children with disabilities are included in all general state and district-wide assessment programs, including assessments used for purposes of satisfying the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The document below outlines the criteria used to qualify students for accommodations during state assessments.

For information about accommodations for students taking the PSAT and SAT exams, please visit the College Board website. 

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To better understand the terminology and acronyms used in special education departments, the glossaries below are a helpful reference. 

LD Online Glossary - LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, and active forums.

Wrights Law - Wrights Law is a website founded by Pete Wright, an attorney who began representing children with special needs, and his wife Pam Wright, a psychotherapist for children and families. The site glossary can be used to define special education and legal terms associated with it. 

Disclaimer: The District is aware of the following programs in the surrounding area that seek to support the needs of special education students. The list is intended to be a point of reference for families and does not reflect the District's endorsement of these programs. 

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