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Annual Notice of Special Education Services and Programs
Annual Notice of Special Education Services and Programs
Berwick Area School District
Child Find
Each school district, along with other public agencies in the Commonwealth, must establish and implement procedures to identify, locate and evaluate all children who need special education programs and related services because of their disabilities -
2021-2024 SPECIAL EDUCATION PLAN
The 2021-2024 Special Education Plan is now available for public review. Once approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and by the Berwick Area School District, it will be the plan that the district follows regarding special education services for students.
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Dyslexia Information
In the public education setting, dyslexia is described as a specific learning disability in reading.
According to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, the prevalence rate for dyslexia is estimated to range from 5% to 17% of school-age children. -
Gifted Education
Gifted Education
Gifted Screening and Evaluation
Students who exhibit characteristics associated with mental giftedness, such as higher-level thinking skills, advanced academic skill development, creativity and/or leadership skills may be recommended for screening or evaluation in order to determine their eligibility for the gifted program. -
Privacy Rights of Parents and Students
All information gathered about your child by the public schools is subject to the confidentiality provisions contained in federal and state laws.
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Screening and Evaluation Process
To identify students who may be eligible for special education, various screening activities are conducted. Mandated periodic hearing and vision screenings are conducted by the district health services staff.
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Speech Services
The Berwick Area School District Speech and Language Department is dedicated to providing the highest quality services for our students by addressing their communication needs in order to facilitate educational and academic success as well as educating staff and parents on their supporting roles.
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