Pupil Services

Dr. William Duffy, Director of Pupil Services
610. 359.4217

General Information | Services | Glossary

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Special Education:  An education program individually designed for an exceptional student.  A special education professional is directly invoved as either a consultant, a service provider or a classroom teacher.

Determining Eligibility:  A student may be exceptional if both qualifications are met.  (1)   The student must have an identified physical, sensory, mental or emotional disability or be mentally gifted.  (2)   The student demonstrates a need for special education services as determined by an IEP Team that typically is composed of a regular education teacher, a special education teacher, a district representative and the student's parents.

Program:  Programming for students with disabilities is differentiated through the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process.  In many instances, more frequent and sometimes more intensive strategies, adaptations and accommodations are provided than would normally be present in regular education programs.  The degree of service for exceptional students is contingent upon individual needs.  In order to provide an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment, the district provides a continuum of placement options with the necessary resources to implement each student's IEP.

Gifted support services include appropriate opportunities for individual acceleration and relevant enrichment.

Parent To Parent: Parent to Parent is a District support group for parents/guardians of students who receive Special Education Services. The mission is to help parents be better advocates for their children. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at the High School Library, 7:30 p.m., and feature guest speakers. For more information or to get on our e mail list please contact Diane Reott dreott@wojdak.com; or Margie Seiler tfseiler@comcast.net 610-353-7857