Rondout Valley Special Education Manual

This handbook is designed for Special Education staff and families at Rondout Valley Central School District.

It is a resource manual that will be updated as regulations and procedures change.

The Rondout Valley special education staff strives to provide the best education possible for our students with disabilities so that they are equipped and ready for the demands they will face after graduation.

Where to start when my child is struggling:

- Response to Intervention /Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS)
- How MTSS Looks at Rondout:
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) vs. 504

How do I support my child's emotional well-being?

- Social-Emotional Learning

What is the process of getting my child assessed?

- Committee of Special Education Referrals: Getting my child an initial assessment
  - Initial Eligibility Meeting
  - Disability Categories under IDEA: The 13 Classifications
  - Evaluation Process: Ongoing assessment

Who helps my child?

Special Education Support Staff and Program Descriptions:

- Programs Descriptions Offered at Rondout Valley
  - Assistive Technology
- Who We Are and What We Do
- NYS Continuum of Special Ed Services

How to understand my child's IEP?

- - What Needs To Be in an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan)

What does it mean to be alternately assessed?

My child is classified, what should I expect each year?

Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions

Staff Resources and Forms:

Staff please follow the link above to visit the resources page. Frequently used staff forms are also under this section.

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