Special Education District Plan 2020-2022

 The concept of least restrictive environment is central to the district's special education programs and services. That is, special education programs and services needed by a student with a disability are provided to the maximum extent appropriate with students who do not have disabilities and located in the student’s home school or home school district whenever possible. If programs available within district settings cannot meet a student’s needs, the district arranges for program provisions out of district.  Many students attend general education classrooms with typical age peers and receive support services within this general education classroom. As part of a full continuum of services, the district makes available special education classrooms for students whose needs require this level of service.


 The district also has a commitment to collaboration – the bringing together of general and special education expertise for supporting student success. The services for any given student with a disability are determined on an individual basis by a multidisciplinary team. The decision-making process involves teachers, school counselors, a psychologist, parents, administrators and, as appropriate, the student. The Committee on Special Education (CSE) procedures for referral, evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, placement, and review are in accordance with New York State Education Department (NYSED) regulations.  

 

 

 The McGraw Central School District offers a continuum of special education services to eligible students. The district provides resource room support; indirect and direct consultant teacher support; 15:1, 8:1+1; and, 12:1+3:1 specialized instruction in special classes.  Related services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision therapy, mobility and orientation therapy, adaptive physical education, counseling, and audiological services for our students.

                                                                        COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE)

 The Committee on Special Education (CSE) meets throughout the year to review students who have an educational disability.  The committee arranges to meet with parents at a mutually convenient date and time.  Meetings are usually held in the student’s school so that teachers can attend.

COMMITTEE ON PRE-SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (CPSE)

 The Committee on Pre-school Special Education (CPSE) meets throughout the year to review preschool students ages three and four who have an educational disability.  This committee arranges to meet with parents at a mutually convenient date and time.  These meetings are usually held at the elementary school in the conference room.

SECTION 504 COMMITTEE

 The Section 504 Committee meets throughout the year to review students who have a documented disability and meet the criteria for special accommodations. The criteria include medical, psychological, and educational issues that have a direct and substantial impact on the student’s education.  The Committee arranges meetings at a mutually convenient date and time.  Meetings are usually held in the student’s school so that teachers can attend.