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Special Education
Special Education services are available for students who meet
eligibility criteria under any of the11 disability categories
recognized in Oregon and require specially designed instruction in
order to make meaningful educational progress. The Parkrose School
District is committed to provide needed supports and specialized
instruction so that students attend their neighborhood schools. Special
education services are provided in whole group, small group or
individualized settings within the school. Individualized goals and
supports for each student are outlined in their Individual Education
Plan, which is developed by a team including the parents, school staff,
and often, the student.
Special education staff collaborate with general education teachers to provide necessary supports for each student. This may include implementing a variety of accommodations or modifications in the general curriculum. Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners is commonly implemented to ensure that all learners can access the curriculum. Specialized instruction at the student’s skill level also takes place in small groups or individualized sessions in or out of the classroom. Progress is monitored regularly to ensure that students meet their annual goals.Special Education services are available for students who meet eligibility criteria under any of the11 disability categories recognized in Oregon and require specially designed instruction in order to make meaningful educational progress. The Parkrose School District is committed to provide needed supports and specialized instruction so that students attend their neighborhood schools. Special education services are provided in whole group, small group or individualized settings within the school. Individualized goals and supports for each student are outlined in their Individual Education Plan, which is developed by a team including the parents, school staff, and often, the student.
Special education staff collaborate with general education teachers to provide necessary supports for each student. This may include implementing a variety of accommodations or modifications in the general curriculum. Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners is commonly implemented to ensure that all learners can access the curriculum. Specialized instruction at the student’s skill level also takes place in small groups or individualized sessions in or out of the classroom. Progress is monitored regularly to ensure that students meet their annual goals.
Related services are provided by a number of different Parkrose School District staff. School psychologists provide educational and psychological assessments and provide behavioral support to students who struggle in school. Speech/Language pathologists provide services to students who experience language or speech production challenges. Students with motor disabilities may receive physical therapy and/or occupational therapy. Some students may require assistive technology in order to be successful in their school program.
If you want to find out more information about special education services in Parkrose School District, contact Kathy Keim-Robinson, Director of Student Services at 503-408-2118, or contact the Special Education Coordinator at your child’s school.
Report Cards:
Links:
2010-2011 Special Education Handbook
Section 1 - General Information
Section 3 - Evaluation Procedures
Section 7 - Transition Services
Section 8 - Extended School Year
Child Find
If you want to find out if
your child may be a child with a disability, please click here for
Child Find information for students with disabilities in Multnomah
County.
To get the 2007 Parent and Student Rights for Special Education Notice of Procedural Safeguards, please go to the following website address: www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=261 These documents are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian and Chinese.
Tax Exemption for Parents of Children with Disabilities:
The Oregon Tax Code provides an additional tax exemption for parents of
children with disabilities in Oregon. The procedure for claiming an
exemption for the 2007 tax year is explained in the Oregon Individual
Income Tax Return and Instructions, Nonresident and Part-Year Resident,
and the Full-Year Resident booklets. To learn more, please click here
The Oregon Parent Training and Information Center provides education and support to parents, families and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with disabilities. To learn more about the Oregon Parent Training and Information Center, visit: www.orpti.org
Other Links:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
www.asha.orgAutism Society
www.autism-society.orgCouncil for Exceptional Children
www.cec.sped.orgNational Association of School Psychology
www.nasp.orgNational Center for Learning Disabilities
www.ncld.org
