SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES, SUPPORTS AND SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN
International Academy of Columbus will comply with O.R.C. Chapter 3323 and PL 105-17, Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).
1 Hearing, vision, speech and communication, and health or medical problems will be reported by November 1st of each school year.
2 Students admitted other than at the beginning of the school year will be screened within 60 days of admission.
3 Students will be provided with all appropriate interventions prior to seeking parental consent for psychological testing to determine whether a disability with an educational impact exists.
4 An Individual Educational Plan (IEP) will be developed for each student identified as having a disability with an educational impact and the school will provide the required educational services in the least restrictive environment.
5 International Academy of Columbus will consult with personnel at the County Special Education Resource Center, and other specialized resources, to ensure that special needs students receive optimum services. Ancillary service providers (speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, psychologist, physical therapist, reading specialist, etc.) will provide services within the classroom setting whenever possible. When necessary, special needs students may be pulled from the classroom and provided services on an individual or group basis. The School will contract with service providers for services that are beyond the capabilities of its full-time staff.
Parent Guide to Individual with Disabilities
International Academy of Columbus will comply with O.R.C. Chapter 3323 and PL 105-17, Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).
1 Hearing, vision, speech and communication, and health or medical problems will be reported by November 1st of each school year.
2 Students admitted other than at the beginning of the school year will be screened within 60 days of admission.
3 Students will be provided with all appropriate interventions prior to seeking parental consent for psychological testing to determine whether a disability with an educational impact exists.
4 An Individual Educational Plan (IEP) will be developed for each student identified as having a disability with an educational impact and the school will provide the required educational services in the least restrictive environment.
5 International Academy of Columbus will consult with personnel at the County Special Education Resource Center, and other specialized resources, to ensure that special needs students receive optimum services. Ancillary service providers (speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, psychologist, physical therapist, reading specialist, etc.) will provide services within the classroom setting whenever possible. When necessary, special needs students may be pulled from the classroom and provided services on an individual or group basis. The School will contract with service providers for services that are beyond the capabilities of its full-time staff.
Parent Guide to Individual with Disabilities