The District will fulfill its obligation with regard to special education personnel by taking measurable steps including, but not limited to, the following:
Actively recruit personnel who possess prior experience working with students with disabilities.
Solicit resumes from graduates of institutions of higher education that offer programs in special education.
Seek candidates for teaching positions who are dually certified, to the extent possible.
Ensure that every member of the professional staff participates in annual professional performance reviews and professional development.
Provide appropriate ongoing training and professional development to CSE and CPSE members, and other special education program and service providers to ensure their continuing awareness of their obligations and responsibilities under the law.
The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the professional staff are appropriately certified, licensed, and trained and that they meet the “highly qualified” standard established in federal and state law. In the event that highly qualified individuals are not available, despite the best efforts of the administration, the District will meet the alternative standards established by the State Education Department.
Cross-ref: 4321, Programs for Students with Disabilities under IDEA and NYS Education Law Article 89
9240, Recruiting and Hiring
Ref: Individual with Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC §§ 1412(a)(14), 1413(a)(3)
34 CFR §§ 300.156, 300.207
Education Law §4410
8 NYCRR § 200.2(b)(3,12)
Adoption date: December 5, 2016
Amended date: December 4, 2023