Special Education

Sycamore School district offers special education services and supports for eligible children. Services are offered for students who have disabilities in the following areas: speech and language, learning disabilities, mental impairments, physically handicapped, vision impairment, emotional disorders, hearing impairments, and physical handicaps. Most students remain in the regular education program and receive supports in that environment. A continuum of supports are available that range from services within regular education to placement in programs outside the school district. Eligible students may also receive one or more of the following supports: evaluation/testing, educational consultation for staff and parents, health services, psychological services, social work services, adapted materials, vision services, hearing services, occupational and or physical therapy and speech and language services.

Identification of Eligible Students

Each school has the services of a Student Teacher Assistance Team. This team may suggest intervention strategies to assist the student in the classroom or may make referrals for services. Any student for whom there continues to be a concern can be referred for an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education and related services. A student can be referred for a case study by staff, parents, or an outside agency. The case study team will determine if a case study is required. The student's parents must give written permission before any testing may take place. For further information please contact the building principal of your child's school.