Special Education

The Schuylerville Central School district is committed to ensuring that all students with a disability receive a quality education in the least restrictive environment. Each student is recognized for his or her potential, as well as his or her unique needs. The Special Education Department provides specially-designed instruction, services, programs, adaptations, and modification where necessary to support learning.

The Special Education Department also helps coordinate the following:

• Homeless services
• Home instruction
• Preschool special education services

Eligibility

All special education placements are determined by the Committee on Special Education, the Subcommittee on Special Education, and the Committee on Preschool Special Education. These committees, in conjunction with parents and teachers, develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each child who qualifies for services. The IEP includes information about the unique learning needs of each student, learning styles, social and physical development and student management needs. The IEP also includes annual goals with progress reported throughout the school year and is reviewed annually.

Please note: in the event of a school closing, CSE/CPSE meetings on that date will be rescheduled. If there is a 1-hour or 2-hour delay, only the meetings scheduled during those time frames will be rescheduled.

Special Education Resources

• NY State Education Department: A Parent’s Guide to Special Education
• NY State Department of Health Early Intervention Program

Laws and Regulations

• Regulations of the Commissioner of Education-Part 100
• Regulations of the Commissioner of Education-Parts 200 and 201
• Procedural Safeguards Notice
• Individuals with Disabilities Act

Advocacy

• Information for Parents of Preschool Students with Disabilities, Ages 3-5
• Families Together in NYS
• The Autism Society of America
• Parent to Parent Advocacy Group

Making the transition to life after high school

There are various agencies and services that support students with disabilities after they leave high school. Find links to the agencies that provide services for your child on our Making the Transition to Life After High School page.

Special Education Graduation Requirements

• 100.5 Diploma Requirements
• General Education and Diploma Requirements
• CDOS Commencement Credential Requirements
• Safety Net Options

Additional Resources

• NY State Education Department Office of Special Education
• Center for Autism
• Early Childhood Education
• Autism
• Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
• Assistance for Parents