FEDERAL IDEA. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires all school districts to identify, locate, and evaluate students with disabilities, or those suspected of having disabilities who may be in need of special education and related Services. ● Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS): North Carolina’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), is designed to match a child’s learning needs with research-based instructional practices. All students receive instruction within the differentiated core in both academics and behavior. For students who need additional support to master grade level standards, Tier 2 Supplemental support is provided in academic and/or behavioral areas. If a child does not meet the goals established at Tier 2, a more Intensive Tier 3 Plan is developed. A child’s progress is then monitored by the Tier 3 MTSS Team. In order to ensure success and to facilitate a team approach, the parents are involved at each Tier level. ● Exceptional Children: The goal of the Alamance-Burlington School System’s Exceptional Children Division is to educate children with exceptionalities and xxxxxx their independence, enabling them to become contributing and productive citizens. Our division provides specially designed instruction to children with a broad spectrum of abilities and disabilities, striving to promote their cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and vocational development. ● Section 504: A parent, teacher, or other staff member may refer a student to the 504 Chair. The following criteria must be met for a student to be eligible for 504 rights and protections and possibly for a 504 plan: 1) Student exhibits characteristics of/or have a documented mental or physical impairment, 2) The impairment must substantially limit a major life activity. If the student is found eligible for Section 504 rights and protections, the 504 Team makes a decision on whether or not the student needs a 504 plan to have equal educational access. DAILY LEARNING/COMMUNICATION FOLDERS Each student will receive a communication folder designed to support students in keeping work and important information organized. This folder will be sent home daily, and on Fridays, all teachers will send home weekly folder information/announcements to parents. These folders will contain student work and MAY address how the student is performing weekly, including academic progress and behavior. Other important information is sent home in this folder including: school event information, ...
FEDERAL IDEA. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires all school districts to identify, locate, and evaluate students with disabilities, or those suspected of having disabilities who may be in need of special education and related Services.
