School District

"Where Tradition Dictates a Standard of Excellence"

Special Education

Special Education Department

Special Education Plan

If you have any recommendations, revisions or questions regarding this Special Education Plan,

please contact Dr. Kellee Oliver at 724-774-0250 ext. 5101.

What is Special Education and Who is Eligible?

Special Education programs are designed for students from age 3 through 21, who are mentally, physically, socially and/or emotionally delayed . The laws and regulations are outlined by the state and federal government. A student may qualify for special education services as an individual with special needs in one of the thirteen areas identified by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004). These are:

• autism;

• deaf-blindness;

• deafness;

• emotional disturbance;

• hearing impairment;

• intellectual disability;

• multiple disabilities;

• orthopedic impairment;

• other health impairment;

• specific learning disability;

• speech or language impairment;

• traumatic brain injury; or