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FAQs about Special Services
What are Special Services?
What are Special Services?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Sec. 300.39 ("Special Education") defines special education in the following way: “specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.” Click here to read more.
Who is eligible to receive special services?
Who is eligible to receive special services?
If a student meets one or more eligibility requirements for classification according to the 15 categories established by New Jersey Administrative Code Title 6A Chapter 14 Special Education and the student’s needs cannot be met through general education, the student is assigned the classification “eligible for special education and related services”
What kinds of special services are there?
What kinds of special services are there?
Special services describes a variety of different accommodations, modifications and supports that can be made to a student's educational environment. These can include specialized instruction (self-contained classrooms and resource rooms), multi-sensory instruction, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social skills and basic skills instruction for math, reading and writing. Students whose needs cannot be met within the district may be considered for an out-of-district placement.
How do I know if my child needs special services?
How do I know if my child needs special services?
If you have concerns about your child’s academic, emotional, physical, or behavioral performance in the classroom, you should speak to your child’s homeroom teacher. Parents can contact teachers at any time. There is no need to wait until scheduled conferences or until report cards are issued. You may also wish to consult your child's pediatrician.
What happens next?
To learn more about Special Services at OPS please click here