Special Education

Special Education

According to state and federal special education regulations, annual public notice to parents of children who reside within a school district is required regarding child find responsibilities. School districts (SDs), intermediate units (IUs) and charter schools (CSs) are required to conduct child find activities for children who may be eligible for services via Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For additional information related to Section 504/Chapter 15 services, the parent may refer to Section 504, Chapter 15, and the Basic Education Circular entitled Implementation of Chapter 15. Also, school districts are required to conduct child find activities for children who may be eligible for gifted services via 22 Pa Code Chapter 16. For additional information regarding gifted services, the parent may refer to 22 PA Code Chapter 16. If a student is both gifted and eligible for Special Education, the procedures in IDEA and Chapter 14 shall take precedence.

For more information or to request evaluation or screening including a summary of the special education services, evaluation and screening activities, and rights and protections pertaining to children with disabilities, children thought to be disabled, and their parents or to request evaluation or screening of a preschool or school aged child, public or private, contact the school or district where your child attends or view the complete document on the Southern Tioga School District website at www.southerntioga.org. Additionally, one may contact the school representative listed below:

Director of Special Education

Southern Tioga School District

310 Morris Street

Blossburg, PA 16912

570-638-2183