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The Code of Virginia provides that all handicapped persons from ages two to twenty-one, inclusive residing in the Commonwealth of Virginia are identified, evaluated and have available a free and appropriate public education. The special education process is often referred to as a maze and an ever changing system. If you have a child who may need Special Education services you will begin entering this maze and hopefully learn about the various steps to getting needed services. Before you get your child the services parts of this system may change. This system change is dictated by the needs of youth with disabilities and legal actions to improve the system in place. The major purpose of this web site is to keep the citizens of Radford City informed of the various processes in place and the many changes that take place at the federal, state and local levels that impact Special Education. Another goal is to provide information to parents of students with disabilities about the ever changing Standards of Learning Objectives and Tests. Through understanding the special education process and regulation, your journey through this maze can be smooth and effective in meeting your child's needs.
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Identifying children with disabilities in Radford City Schools Child Study Committee (CSC): A committee that enables school personnel, and non school personnel, as appropriate, to meet the needs of individual children who are having difficulty in the educational setting. Individual Referral: A request for an evaluation can be made at any time by writing or speaking to the principal of your child's school. Evaluation: Procedures used to determine whether a child has a disability and the nature and extent of special education and related services that the child needs. Eligibility Committee Meeting: A meeting which is held to determining if your child meets the criteria to be considered for special education and related services Individual Education Programs (IEP): A meeting which is held to develop a program that meets your child's needs. This is a written statement for a child with a disability that is developed, reviewed and revised in a team meeting. The IEP specifies the individual needs of the child and what special education and related services are necessary to meet the needs. Transition Planning: Preparing for your child to enter the adult world Annual Review: Reviewing your child's IEP each year Reevaluation: Reviewing and reassessing your child's needs when needed or at least every three years. |
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For Information on No Child Left Behind:
The Virginia Department of Education Links:
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T his site was originally created by Amy Ramsey and Mack Williams. Their hard work, creativity and effort are not forgotten.Special thanks to Dana Ratcliffe for her assistance in posting the websites after the updates. This site has been edited/updated by David Sable 1-17-06 and will be updated annually This site was developed through Sliver Grant Funds (1999 - 2003). Radford City Schools would like to thank the Virginia Department of Education for providing the opportunity to develop this information based site. Additional information about Radford City Schools policies and procedures can be found in the following documents located at each school and the school board office in the Six Year Plan: Radford City Public Schools: Special Education Procedure Manual (updated annually as part of the annual plan) and Radford City Schools: Policy Manual for Special Education (updated annually as part of the annual plan). |
