SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Director of Special Education
Andrea Dennis
570-674-2888
Department Secretary
Amanda Speicher
570-674-2887
22 PA Code §14.121 and 22 PA Code §711.21
School districts are responsible for child find and the offer of FAPE for all children who are residents and who are seeking eligibility for FAPE in the public schools. The intermediate units (IUs) are responsible for child find for children parentally placed in private schools for equitable participation only.
(Special Education Question and Answer Compendium 2018-PaTTAN)
New Announcements
On May 1st, 2023, PDE Bureau of Special Education (BSE) announced that it had revised the recommended PWN/RFC form.
Beginning Nov. 1, 2023 as part of the re-evaluation process parents will receive two forms.
Forms are available on the PDE Link: Under the Prior Written Notice and Request for Consent for Reevaluations Review
Dallas School District Parent RR Input Form - Please return the completed parent input form & signed consent for revaluation form.
(11/3/23)
Please visit the links to access more information regarding the policy update from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education regarding the change in age of eligibility for free and appropriate public education! (September 2023)
Upcoming Events
Special Education Processes
Parents, guardians, students, professional and support staff in the Dallas School District are proud of their roles in making special education services and special programming within our community comprehensive and successful for our students.
Special education programs and services are unique in the educational system and can allow your child to take positive steps towards successful adult living. We are sensitive that the special education system may seem overwhelming at times. It is our desire that, through supportive staff and administration, we are able to help guide families through special education processes as we work together to provide appropriate programming for students. Parental participation in this system is not only helpful, but necessary.
To learn more about our specific programs click on our program and service tab for a full overview of our special education programs and supports.
What do I do if I suspect my child has a disability?
To identify students who may be eligible for special education, various screening activities are conducted on an ongoing basis. These screening activities include: review of group-based data (cumulative records, enrollment records, health records, report cards, ability and achievement test scores); hearing, vision, physical and speech/Language screening. When screening results suggest that the student may be exceptional, the district seeks parental consent to conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation.
In the event you feel you need more supports for your child, below is the sequential points of contact to seek assistance.
Classroom Teacher
School Counselor
Building Principal
Director of Special Education
Best Buddies.pdfBest Buddies Program
To join Misericordia Best Buddies Program - Please sign up for a membership or use the QR code to assist you with participating in the program. You will have an opportunity to choose the University where it will link you to program activities which meets 1x/month.