Freedom Area School District

Special Education

Public Review of the Special Education Plan:

Freedom Area School District Special Education Comprehensive Plan Draft (2023-2026)

Freedom Area School District Special Education Comprehensive Plan Draft (2020-2023)

Freedom Area School District Special Education Plan (2016-2019)

Welcome to the Freedom Area School District Special Education Department

Contact Information:

Dr. Joseph Testa
Director of Special Education
School Psychologist
724-775-5464 Ext. 125
[email protected]

Mrs. Renee Romutis
Administrative Assistant
724-775-5464 Ext. 121
[email protected]

Special Education Resources

Parent Professional Development Presentations:

Specially Designed Instruction - Virtual Options

Supporting Students in a Virtual Environment

Sensory Tips

Parent Training Session #1

Parent Training Session #2

Child Find: Does My Child Need Special Education?

Determining Eligibility

Signs of Physical, Sensory, Mental, or Emotional Disability

Screening

The Evaluation Process

What the Evaluation Will Tell You

Independent Evaluations

The Reevaluation Process

How Is My Child’s Special Education Program Determined?

Special Education

Your Child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)

IEP Timelines

IEP Contents

Planning for Life After Graduation

Educational Setting

The Appropriate Services

Notice of Recommended Educational Placement/Prior Written Notice

What Are the School’s Responsibilities to My Child and Me?

Basic Rights for Parents

Your Child’s School Records

Materials, Classrooms, and School Buildings

High School Graduation

Discipline for the Student Receiving Special Education Services

Due Process to Challenge Disciplinary Exclusion

What if I Disagree With School Officials About My Child’s Education Program or Think My Child’s Righ

The Rights of Parents

Removing Your Child From Special Education

Special Education Links

IEP

Developing Your Child's IEP-NICHCY

IEP Importance -Wright's Law

IEP FAQ

Transition

Pennsylvania Department of Education—Special Education

Pennsylvania Department of Education

PATTAN—Pennsylvania Training and Technical Network

OVR—Office of Vocational Rehabilitation PA Department of Labor and Industry

Special Education in PA—FAQ

Special Education Network

SERI—Special Education Resources on the Internet

WRIGHT'S LAW

PEAL Center

Extended School Year

ESY Eligibility

Guide to ESY in Pennsylvania