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SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES
Preschool Services
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Students age 3-5 with varying disabilities are served in all settings: School Based Preschool Programs, Community Daycare Programs, Head Start Program, and within L.E.A.P.S., the ECS Inclusive Preschool class at the Eufaula Primary School.
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Referrals are made to the LEA through Early Intervention Agencies, Community Agencies, Daycare Directors, Head Start Personnel,Parents and Physicians.
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Students who receive Early Intervention Services prior to turning three years of age are evaluated and eligibility is determined prior to 36 months of age. If the child qualifies for services based on Alabama State Department of Education guidelines, an IEP is implemented and services begin when the student turns three years old.
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Local Education Agency Representative, Special Education Teacher, Speech Language Pathologist, General Education Teacher(s) and parents are included in the IEP Team.
Speech and Language
(From the Alabama Administrative Code, Alabama State Board of Education, State Department of Education, Chapter 290-8-9, Special Education Services Update 11/04/13): Speech or Language Impairment means a communication disorder in the area of articulation, voice, fluency, or language that adversely affects a child's educational performance.
Behavior
If a behavior problem is noted in the Special Instructional Factors of an IEP, the behavior must be addressed and the IEP Team must consider the use of positive behavioral interventions, supports, and/or other strategies to address that behavior. Additionally, the IEP Team may address the behavior through annual goals in the IEP. The child's IEP may include modifications in his or her program, support for his or her teachers, and any related services necessary to achieve those behavioral goals.
Instruction
(From the Alabama Administrative Code, Alabama State Board of Education, State Department of Education, Chapter 290-8-9.00 [21], Special Education Services Update 11/04/13): Special education means specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.
Occupational Therapy
Services provided by a qualified occupational therapist/COTA that includes improving, developing, or restoring fine motor skill and function impaired or lost through illness, injury, or deprivation; and improving ability to perform tasks for independent functioning if functions are impaired or lost.
Physical Therapy
Services provided by a qualified physical therapist/PTA that includes improving, developing, or restoring large motor skill and function impaired or lost through illness, injury, or deprivation; and improving ability to perform tasks for independent functioning if functions are impaired or lost.In addition, Eufaula City Schools provides any related services as defined in the Alabama Administrative Code that are required to assist children with disabilities to benefit from special education.
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