Special Education 

Our goal at KO is to partner with students and families to ensure that students with disabilities receive the support, services, accommodations, and opportunities they need to thrive at school. Our goal is to partner with students and families to ensure that students with disabilities receive the support, services, accommodations, and opportunities they need to thrive at school.

Special education can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when navigating IEPs, evaluations, accommodations, services, and meetings. This page is designed to provide families with helpful information and resources to better understand the special education process.

Understanding the IEP

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written plan designed to support a student who qualifies for special education services. An IEP may include:

• Present levels of academic and functional performance

• Annual goals

• Special education and related services

• Accommodations and modifications

• Supplementary aids and supports

• Assistive technology, when appropriate

• Participation and placement information

• Transition planning for eligible students

• Progress monitoring and reporting

IEP Meetings

IEP meetings are an opportunity for the team to come together and discuss a student's progress, strengths, needs, goals, services, and supports.

Parents and guardians are important members of the IEP team. You are encouraged to:

• Share information about your child's strengths and needs.

• Ask questions.

• Share concerns.

• Review proposed changes.

• Provide information that may help the team better understand your child.

• Participate in developing goals and supports.

If you have questions or concerns before an IEP meeting, please reach out to your child's case manager or the Special Education Instructional Facilitator.