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Special Education

Ms. Diana Potter

Explanation
If a parent suspects that their child has a special education disability, it is important that they relay their concerns. The Special Education Process is long and time-consuming.   However, this is to ensure that the best decisions are made for the individual student. The parent is an important part of this process.
Special Education provides services to a wide range of students with disabilities. Their disabilities are defined by a criteria set by both the Federal Government and the Missouri Legislature. In order for a student to be identified with a disability, criterion must be met in accordance with the Federal and State Laws and Regulations. Currently in the state of Missouri there are 14 categories of eligibility. Rigorous legal criteria must be met before a student can qualify for special education services.

websites
http://www.dotolearn.com
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/assistive_tech.htm

upcoming events The end of 3rd quarter is March 12,2010. Due to Snow Days there have been days added to the end of the year. In addition Spring Break Days have changed.   MAP-A is in progress. The Pam Jones Memorial Basketball Tournament is February22-27,2010.   Regular MAP Assessments will be coming up in April. Please encourage your child to do their best on the upcoming assessments. During this time they will need to get plenty of rest and have a good breakfast. Many classes will be taking Field Trips in the Spring. Also in the Spring there will be various Track Meets.

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Explanation	If a parent suspects that their child has a special education disability, it is important that they relay their concerns. The Special Education Process is long and time-consuming. However, this is to ensure that the best decisions are made for the individual student. The parent is an important part of this process. Special Education provides services to a wide range of students with disabilities. Their disabilities are defined by a criteria set by both the Federal Government and the Missouri Legislature. In order for a student to be identified with a disability, criterion must be met in accordance with the Federal and State Laws and Regulations. Currently in the state of Missouri there are 14 categories of eligibility. Rigorous legal criteria must be met before a student can qualify for special education services.
websites	http://www.dotolearn.com http://www.internet4classrooms.com/assistive_tech.htm
upcoming events	The end of 3rd quarter is March 12,2010. Due to Snow Days there have been days added to the end of the year. In addition Spring Break Days have changed. MAP-A is in progress. The Pam Jones Memorial Basketball Tournament is February22-27,2010. Regular MAP Assessments will be coming up in April. Please encourage your child to do their best on the upcoming assessments. During this time they will need to get plenty of rest and have a good breakfast. Many classes will be taking Field Trips in the Spring. Also in the Spring there will be various Track Meets.