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Special Education

Special Education Department

Tentative Special Education Plan for 7/1/2019 - 6/30/2022

If you have any questions regarding this Special Education Plan,

please contact Ms. Betsy Kozak 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