Special Education
Special Education Overview
Brecksville Broadview Heights City School District provides a comprehensive continuum of services for students with disabilities through individualized education programs (IEP) under the individuals with disabilities education improvement act (IDEA). Students receive services under one of the following categories;
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Special Education Operating Standards
In order to satisfy the requirements of the Operating Standards for Ohio Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities ("Ohio Operating Standards"), the Board of Education adopts the model policies and procedures promulgated by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce ("DEW"), which is incorporated by reference into this policy. While the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures ("Model Policies") issued by the DEW are comprehensive, the document does not include every requirement set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 ("IDEA"), the regulations implementing the IDEA, the Ohio Operating Standards, the Ohio Revised Code, and/or the Ohio Administrative Code. As such, the Board affirms its obligation to follow these laws and regulations, regardless of whether their provisions are restated in the Model Policies. Please see link to operating standards below:
Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities
Procedural Safeguards
The procedural safeguards are provided by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to help parents understand their rights and student rights according to IDEA and Ohio Operating Standards. Please see link below:
A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education
IDEA Part B Funding
These funds support provision of special education services to children with disabilities who are ages 3 to 21 in Ohio. Districts receiving IDEA Part-B funds are required to be compliant with Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations. Those interested in participating in public participation in the allotment of funds please contact the Director of Pupil Services.