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Special Education

What is Special Education?

School districts provide a free and appropriate public education and thereby meet substantive and procedural obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) when it is appropriate:

  • Classifies the student's educational handicap
  • Develops an individual education plan (IEP) that provides the student educational benefit
  • Places the student in appropriate school and classroom facilities
  • Affords the student suitable mainstreaming opportunities
  • Follows procedures that allow parents to participate in the IEP process


 

Early Childhood Special Education

The early years of life are a period of rapid growth and development and each child develops at a different rate. If you have concerns about your child's development at any time, there is help.

The Alphabet Soup of Special Education

What do all those letters mean?

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Related Services

Developmental, corrective, and other supportive services as are required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education.

Parent Involvement

A Parent Advisory meeting is held annually hosted by Centennial Special Education. The meeting gives parents of students with special needs an overview of programming and the opportunity to comment.

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