CHECK OUT SOME OF THE GREAT THINGS HAPPENING IN DISTRICT #8
Bethalto University (18-22 year old Transition Program)
https://bethaltouniversity.weebly.com
CM Corner Cafe
http://cmhscornercafe.weebly.com
Special Olympics
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/athletes-compete-in-bethalto-special-olympics-event-35187.cfm
Save the date!
Friday, March 27th, 5:30 - Buddy Meet and Greet
Saturday, April 25th - 3rd Annual Bethalto Special Olympics
NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES:
1) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the District must provide students with disabilities with appropriate special education and related services to address their educational needs. If your student receives related services from the District through their Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) document, such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, nursing services, and speech and language therapy, you may request copies of related service logs developed and maintained by the District for your child. These related service logs include information regarding the type and duration of related services administered to your child.
2) In accordance with Public Act 101-0515, the District will provide you with draft copies of all written material that will be considered at your child's IEP meeting at least three school days prior to the scheduled eligibility and/or IEP meeting. Please contact Alexa Zampieri to inform our office as to how you would like to receive these draft documents (i.e. mail, email, or pick up at Central Office) at 618-377-7200 ext. 17215. This law goes into effect on July 1, 2020.
NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS REGARDING STUDENTS BEING EVALUATED FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES:
A student that does not qualify for special education services under IDEA (an educational law) still may qualify for services under Section 504 (a civil rights law) if the disability is shown to substantially limit his or her educational performance.
A child with a disability is one who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities, such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working. Accommodations often refer to building accessibility, classroom adjustments and curriculum modifications and may be updated or revised as the need changes.
34 CFR § 104.3 (j) defines a handicapped person with rights under the Rehabilitation Act as any person who:
If you have any questions regarding your child’s special education services, please contact Jennifer Weber, Coordinator of Special Education, at jweber@bethalto.org.
1) Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the District must provide students with disabilities with appropriate special education and related services to address their educational needs. If your student receives related services from the District through their Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) document, such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, nursing services, and speech and language therapy, you may request copies of related service logs developed and maintained by the District for your child. These related service logs include information regarding the type and duration of related services administered to your child.
2) In accordance with Public Act 101-0515, the District will provide you with draft copies of all written material that will be considered at your child's IEP meeting at least three school days prior to the scheduled eligibility and/or IEP meeting. Please contact Alexa Zampieri to inform our office as to how you would like to receive these draft documents (i.e. mail, email, or pick up at Central Office) at 618-377-7200 ext. 17215. This law goes into effect on July 1, 2020.
NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS REGARDING STUDENTS BEING EVALUATED FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES:
A student that does not qualify for special education services under IDEA (an educational law) still may qualify for services under Section 504 (a civil rights law) if the disability is shown to substantially limit his or her educational performance.
A child with a disability is one who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities, such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working. Accommodations often refer to building accessibility, classroom adjustments and curriculum modifications and may be updated or revised as the need changes.
34 CFR § 104.3 (j) defines a handicapped person with rights under the Rehabilitation Act as any person who:
- Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities,
- Has a record of such an impairment, or
- Is regarded as having such an impairment.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s special education services, please contact Jennifer Weber, Coordinator of Special Education, at jweber@bethalto.org.