Some of our students experience various challenges that can interfere with their education, and as we are able to systematically identify students with exceptionalities, the number of students accessing  special services continues to expand. These students may require additional time, customized teaching methods, and/or therapies to assist them with accessing grade level content.  In order to close the achievement gap, our teams work collaboratively with families to provide individualized education plans that meet each student’s unique needs.

• Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, Vision, Hearing, and Mobility Services

• Diagnostic Services including Psychoeducational Assessments

• Special Education services from Kindergarten through Transition

• Professional development, training, and resources

• Educational, curricular, and technology consultation and support

• Provide quality services with high expectations

• Deliver meaningful and differentiated support and networking opportunities for families

• Inspire innovation, excellence and forward thinking practices among our staff

• Foster a collaborative, flexible approach to maintain quality supports for all students

• Embrace and support students and their families throughout the educational experience to best prepare for post-secondary, transition and adult life

For more information about special services in the Pea Ridge School District, please contact the administrator(s) at your student’s school.

The purpose for this toolkit is to provide parents and educators with the knowledge and resources to support local efforts to make progress in the shift to inclusive education and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.