Special education services to students ages 0 - 22 with special needs

Provides services and resources that support students and school sites in the development and implementation of a comprehensive and inclusive continuum of instruction.

Assists students and families with special education needs access to appropriate services, including services in the following disability areas and related service areas: - Autism spectrum disorder - Deaf and hard of hearing - Deaf-blindness - Developmentally adapted physical education - Developmental cognitive disability - Emotional or behavioral disorders - Physically impaired - Severely multiply impaired - Specific learning disability - Speech or language impairments - Traumatic brain injury - Visually impaired Children may be eligible for special education services at birth. Parents may also initiate the request for evaluation by submitting a written request for evaluation to the school. NOTE: Child must live or be attending a school in the district.

Provides services and resources that support students and school sites in the development and implementation of a comprehensive and inclusive continuum of instruction.

Hiawatha Valley Education District offers supportive services for students and staff at participating schools. Services include: assistive technology, in-school therapy services, school psychologists, a Spanish interpreter/cultural liaison, and special education coordinators. In addition the agency can provide teachers for students with hearing or visual impairments. An audiologist is also available. HVED also provides alternative teaching methods for students with learning of behavior difficulties. The agency can provide special education assessment and consultation services for school staff regarding students and also provides workshops and seminars for school staff focused on meeting the needs of students with special needs in the school system.

Assists students and families with special education needs access to appropriate services, including services in the following disability areas and related service areas: - Autism spectrum disorder - Deaf and hard of hearing - Deaf-blindness - Developmentally adapted physical education - Developmental cognitive disability - Emotional or behavioral disorders - Physically impaired - Severely multiply impaired - Specific learning disability - Speech or language impairments - Traumatic brain injury - Visually impaired Children may be eligible for special education services at birth. Parents may also initiate the request for evaluation by submitting a written request for evaluation to the school. NOTE: Child must live or be attending a school in the district.

Provides a wide range of supports for educators, including professional development, teaching and learning resources, technology services, and student support programs. Designed to enhance instruction, support student success, and foster collaboration among schools and educators across the region.

Provides individualized services for students with physical, mental health, or learning disabilities. Services may include: - Educational support for Native American students - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for students whose primary language is not English - Instructional support - Mental health services - Specialized classrooms - Therapeutic services

Offers mediation services which help parents and guardians work through disagreements that may arise during the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. These meetings take place in a neutral location and are designed to promote understanding and cooperation. Services are led by a qualified, impartial mediator who understands special education laws and regulations and promotes respectful, open communication and creative problem-solving in a confidential setting. The process is structured but informal, and held at a location convenient for all parties, which helps parents/guardians, school staff, and agency personnel resolve conflicts.

Provides support and resources for students with an educational disability and their families. Services include special education services and an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for specific needs identified. Individualized instruction is provided to students to meet academic, social, and emotional needs at no cost to parents. To receive special education, a student must be evaluated and meet the criteria for an educational disability.

The Student Success and First Generation Center is available to all Saint Mary's students and provides services in the area of peer tutoring, study skills, reading labs and a writing center. The center offers courses including college study skills, college reading enrichment, college reading and study skills, and critical reading. This office also provides disability support services including academic advising, support/advocacy, note takers, testing accommodations, taped textbooks, and equipment use. The Student Success and First Generation Center is located in Griffin Hall, Room 70.

Supports students with disabilities and school staff in delivering inclusive instruction and also provides related classes, special events, and access to community education programs.

- Provides accommodations needed by adults and children living with disabilities for effective participation in Community Education programs. Offers classes, special events, and access to other community education programs to persons with developmental or physical disabilities. Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to: - Accessible class location - Alternate format class materials - Alternate format registration materials - Dietary restrictions - Sign language interpreter

Provides special education services to children birth to 21 years

Provides special education services to children birth to 21 years

Assists students and families with special education needs access to appropriate services, including services in the following disability areas and related service areas: - Autism spectrum disorder - Deaf and hard of hearing - Deaf-blindness - Developmentally adapted physical education - Developmental cognitive disability - Emotional or behavioral disorders - Physically impaired - Severely multiply impaired - Specific learning disability - Speech or language impairments - Traumatic brain injury - Visually impaired Children may be eligible for special education services at birth. Parents may also initiate the request for evaluation by submitting a written request for evaluation to the school. ?NOTE: Child must live or be attending a school in the district.

Works collaboratively to provide appropriate support and services to students from birth - 22. Categories or areas in which children may be placed in special education from birth - 22 include: - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Deaf-Blindness (DB) - Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) - Developmental Cognitive Disabilities -- Mild to Moderate (DCD-MM) - Developmental Cognitive Disabilities -- Moderate/Severe Mental Impairment (DCD-MS) - Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD) - Other Health Impairment (OHI) - Physically Impaired (PI) - Severe Multiply Impaired (SMI) - Speech or Language Impaired (SP/L) - Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Visually Impaired (VI)

- Developmental adaptive physical education - Educational services for students with disabilities - Psychological and educational assessments - Social services for students with disabilities - Speech, occupational, and physical therapy - Work and vocational experience programs

Provides special education services for children qualifying. Must meet the criteria for special education help with one or more of these: - Hearing impaired - Visually impaired - Specific Language Disability (SLD) - Emotional Behavior Disability - Early Childhood Special Education - Developmentally and Cognitively Delayed - Autistic - Traumatic Brain Injury School Districts served: - Bagley 162 - Blackduck 32 - Clearbrook/Gonvick 2311 - Mahnomen 432 - Northome/Indus 363 - Cass Lake/Bena 115 - Kelliher 36 - Lake of The Woods 390 - LaPorte 306 - Littlefork/Big Falls 362 - Waubun/Ogema 435 - White Earth Reservation