Special Education
Our Special Education staff collaborate to provide high-quality, individualized services to students with disabilities. We recognize that each child is unique, and we are committed to creating inclusive environments that support academic, social, and emotional growth. We believe that strong partnerships between schools, families, and the community are essential to student success. We are grateful for the collaboration and support of our families, and we are committed to working together to enhance learning opportunities for all students.
Jason LedermanDirector of Special Education and Pupil Services
Child Find Developmental Screening
CHILD FIND is a developmental screening program for children living in the Sheboygan Area School District. Families are invited to have their child screened when he or she turns 3. A CHILD FIND screening helps identify if a child is appropriately developing both physically and emotionally. At the screening site, school professionals are available to answer parents' questions about their child’s development. In addition, information about a variety of community resources is available.
CHILD FIND can be the first step in referring a child to an appropriate special education program. The Sheboygan Area School District operates special education programs for children and students ages 3 to 21. Helping children with exceptional education needs as early as possible often results in more children becoming productive, responsible citizens.
The CHILD FIND service is provided at no charge to the parent, and all information gathered is confidential. Read the CHILD FIND brochure for more information or developmental signs to watch for in your child.
New to Special Education?
The resources below provide an overview of the evaluation team process that parents participate in when a referral is made to determine whether their child needs special education and related services. It describes how the team develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) when a special education need is identified, and what information is included in each child's IEP. A worksheet for parents is provided to help them share their child's strengths and needs with the IEP team.
Click the button below to download a copy of this brochure from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Printed copies are available at your child's school and through the Sheboygan Area School District Special Education Department.
Procedural Safeguards / Rights for Parents and Children
The following procedural safeguards notice is based on a model developed by the United States Department of Education, with adaptations for use by Wisconsin School districts and other educational agencies.
- Special Education in Plain Language - A User-Friendly Handbook on Special Education Laws, Policies and Practices in Wisconsin
- Procedural Safeguards Notice (English)
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