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Welcome to the Special Education Office

The Special Education Office of Erie's Public Schools assures that a free and appropriate public education is provided to all eligible students residing within the district. Learn how we can help support your family.

WHAT WE DO

Services for students in need of specially designed instruction and accommodations and/or modifications to access curriculum and school-related activities are made available to all eligible students. We offer a continuum of services for students with disabilities, from full inclusion in the child’s home school and class to separate programs specially designed for peers with disabilities. These services are provided to eligible students at no cost to parents to assist students in reaching their full potential. 

ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES

Students are identified as needing special education by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) that includes the parent.  If the MDT team determines that a student has a disability or meets the criteria for gifted ability and needs specially designed instruction, an IEP (Individual Education Plan) team meets to develop specially designed instruction. The IEP will include accommodations/modifications necessary for the student to successfully access the curriculum and school related activities, and/or provide enrichment or acceleration within the curriculum.

Parents may request an evaluation if they feel that their child is in need of services.  Please refer to the Special Programs content at left for further information regarding services and programs.

HERE FOR STUDENTS. HERE FOR FAMILIES.

Questions? Concerns? Contact information for all staff members is below. We want to hear from you. We're here to support your family, and to do that in the best, most effective way possible, we need to know what you and your family need. Please take a moment to offer your feedback and suggestions by filling out this survey (Coming soon).