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A full range of services is available to students in need of special education and other special support programs. The programs provide either direct instruction to students or supportive services to assist students to reach their potential. Teachers are provided assistance through various resources to assist them as they teach students with special needs and abilities.
Special education programs relate to: Cognitive Disabilities, Early Childhood, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impaired, Learning Disabilities, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Specially Designed Physical Education, Speech/Language, Visually Impaired, Orthopedically Impaired, and other health impaired.
The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools accepts and processes referrals of children suspected to have a disability. School personnel who reasonably believe a child has a disability are required to make a referral. Prior to submitting a referral, the people required to make referrals inform the parents of the intent. The written referral includes the name of the child and reasons why the person making the referral believes that the child is a child with a disability.
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team evaluates the child to determine the child’s eligibility or continued eligibility for special education and related services, develops an individualized education program in collaboration with appropriate personnel, and determines the special education placement for the child.
Parental consent is obtained only for those tests over and above what is administered to all children. Notice of placement is provided to parents within 90 calendar days from receipt of the referral or the initiation of a re-evaluation. Extensions may be requested with written notice to the parents.
Please contact Steve Hepp, Assistant Director of Special Education, with any questions regarding special education services and/or referrals:
Dr. Dani Scott
Director of Pupil Services
510 Peach Street Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
Email
715-424-6724 Ext. 1076
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