Students eligible to receive special education services in grades K-8 will participate in-person 5 days per week. The same provisions will be afforded to our ELL students.

Students eligible to receive special education services and who require a more intense level of service in grades 9-12, will attend in-person 5 days per week. All other students eligible for special education services in grades 9-12 may receive additional sessions of supplemental instruction. The same provisions will be afforded to our ELL students.

The amount of time spent in the resource room settings K-5 will be adjusted, proportionately, to the shortened day to maintain the balance of the student's time in the general education setting. Classes in the resource room settings in grades 6-12 will mirror the length of time of the general education class period.

A student enrolled in an out of district placement will follow the plan of the school of which he/she attends. The Department of Special Services will look to provide additional resources to supplement the instruction for students in an out of district setting if the need to pivot to full remote learning is required.

Related Services will be delivered through a combination of in-person, virtual, and home-programming models. Related Service personnel will receive additional PPE, if necessary. Therapy rooms are equipped with sneeze guards and face shields.

Evaluation settings have also been equipped with sneeze guards and face shields. Strict protocols have been developed in accordance with CDC guidelines.

The Director of Special Services will be facilitating standing meetings with Child Study Team members and staff to provide a forum that allows for clear communication, collaborative problem-solving, and robust student programming.

For special education and ELL students, the Board of Education will continue to provide educators with professional development to best utilize the accessibility features and accommodation tools made available through technology- based formats.

All Child Study Team meetings will be held remotely to limit exposure to our staff and families. This includes initial/reevaluation planning meetings, annual review meetings, review/revise meetings, etc.

We encourage parents to communicate with our teachers, case managers, and the Director as soon as a concern arises so it can be addressed effectively and efficiently.