SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PLACEMENT Clause Samples

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PLACEMENT. The Board and the Association agree the following procedure will be used to effect a fair distribution of special programs throughout the district. This section will be applied in accordance with state and federal law. A fair distribution of special programs (i.e., EI, EMI, Gifted/Talented, LD Classroom) classes into elementary buildings will be effected on a three year cycle. A committee comprised of Assistant Superintendent of Instruction (Chair), the Director of Special Education, an Elementary Principal, and three (3) Teachers appointed by the Association will review and recommend the placement. The following criteria is by way of illustration and not limitation of variables which will be considered by the committee. 1. Student residence 2. Elementary school attendance area 3. Number of regular classroom sections per grade level 4. Classroom space availability