Mika Ahlbrand
Seymour Schools Special Education HOME/Parent Info


Program Description
Seymour Community Schools Special Programs provides students with identified disabilities, a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) that meets state standards listed in Indiana's special education rules called "Article 7".  Article 7 is based on the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the federal regulations.  Article 7 consists of rules describing how special education and related services are to be determined and provided by Indiana's public schools.  

A student identified with disabilities may receive special education services from the public school from the time the student is 3 until he or she is 22 years of age.  School personnel or the parent may refer a student for an initial educational evaluation.  Upon completion of the evaluation, a case conference committee meets to decide if a student is eligible for special education services.  During the meeting, the committee develops the student's individualized educational plan (IEP) and discusses the need for related services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, transportation, etc.

Eligibility Information

To be eligible for special programs, a Case Conference Committee must meet to discuss evaluations to determine if the student meets one or more of the following disability areas:


Important Parent Information

 

Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services

(BDDS) OFFICES

To access services for persons with developmental disabilities, such as residential services or supported employment, or for questions regarding case management or the Medicaid Waiver contact the District office nearest you.

District 8
1452 Vaxter Avenue Clarksville, IN 47129-7721
Phone: 812-283-1040
Toll Free: 1-877-218-3529 (V/VRS/711)
Toll Free Fax: 1-855-525-9376
Counties: Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lawrence, Ohio, Orange, Ripley, Scott, Switzerland & Washington.


Link to BDDS Website:  
http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/4088.htm


Annual Parent Survey

Please complete the online Parent Survey conducted by the Indiana Department of Education after your Annual Case Conference.

See DOE Annual Parent Survey Link on the right under Special Education Resources 


Indiana DOE Parent Rights Website
Indiana Department of Education Notice of Procedural Safeguards or "Parent Rights" will be offered at all case conferences. 

EdPlan Connect

EdPlan Connect


Special Education in Home Schools or Private Schools

Did you know?

If you have a child in a private or home school and the student may qualify or has qualified for special services, please contact the Seymour Community Schools Special Education office at (812)522-0814 for information.


Special Education Referrals

A student may be referred for special programs by parents, teachers, school personnel, or other agencies.  Referrals can not be processed without the written consent of the child's legal parent or guardian.  Responses to requests for testing will be made within 10 School Days.  Please contact your child's teacher or call our Special Education Office if you have any questions:  812-522-0814 


Arc of Jackson County

Arc of Jackson County Website:  https://www.arcind.org/location/jackson/

 

Arc of Jackson County Did You Know Flyer

 

Our Mission: The Arc of Indiana is committed to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realizing their goals of living, learning, working and fully participating in the community.

We are home to The Arc Master Trust, Indiana’s leading special needs trust, serving Hoosiers of all disabilities since 1988, and affiliated with The Arc of the United States.

The Arc of Indiana Foundation works to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including opportunities through Erskine Green Training Institute.


SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
 Seymour SEPAC

Founded in June 1988
 
Purpose:  To increase recognition and understanding of children, youth and adults with special needs.
Goals:
Promote awareness
Develop positive attitudes
Offer a scholarship to a student with a special need or a student planning to study special education or an associated therapy
 

Seclusion & Restraint Policy

The School Board believes that maintaining an orderly, safe environment is conducive to learning and is an appropriate expectation of all school employees within the school corporation. The Board recognizes that there are times when it becomes necessary for employees to use reasonable restraint and/or seclusion to protect a student from causing harm to themselves or to others.

 

Seclusion and physical restraint as defined in this policy shall be used only as a last resort as a means of maintaining a safe and orderly environment for learning and only to the extent necessary to preserve the imminent safety of students and others. Positive behavior interventions and supports and conflict de-escalation methods shall be used regularly to minimize the need for use of restraints and seclusions. The use of these methods must be done before the use of restraints and seclusions. School employees must make every effort to prevent the need for use of restraints and seclusion on students.


**We will be documenting the use of Seclusion & Restraint through a Google Form.  See Links under Special Education Resources to the right.

**Copies of the Restraint Reporting Form need to be sent to the parent, Building Administrator, & Special Education Director.