IDEA Public Comment Announcement:
IDEA Part B (34 CFR 300.165, 34 CFR 300.201) requires that the LEA annually provide an opportunity for public comment, including individuals with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities, regarding the LEA's use of IDEA Part B funds. The district plans to use the IDEA Part B Special Education Funds in a variety of ways to further support students within the Edgewood City School District. As allowable under the requirements and provisions allowed under IDEA part B to support students with disabilities ages 3-21, the Edgewood City School District may use these funds within the below mentioned areas. You are invited to attend an informational session on March 27th from 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. prior to the March Board of Education Meeting at Edgewood High School’s Heritage Room. You may also provide comments to Mrs. Lindsay White, Director of Special Services, via email at lindsay.white@edgewoodschools.net by March 31, 2023.
Instruction - to include employment of Special Education instructional and related services staff, supplies and materials designed to increase student achievement and access to the general curriculum, the cost of instructional materials and media related to the instruction of children with disabilities, as well as the cost associated with evaluations for students suspected of having or identified with disabilities.
Promising Practices - to include costs associated with the implementation of research-based practices, strategies, methods and/or programs and instructional materials, hardware, software, related professional development and/or technology to support implementation.
Services to Children with Disabilities, (Ages 3-5) - to include costs for services that supplement and increase special education services provided to preschool students aged 3-5 to include materials, supplies, intervention supports and professional development activities.
Professional Development: to include costs for high-quality, research-based PD activities designed and implemented to assist in the implementation of support for addressing the academic and behavioral needs of children with disabilities and children at risk of being identified as disabled.
Transportation - to include transportation costs for students with disabilities.
Equipment - to include costs for equipment necessary for the delivery of special education and related services to students with disabilities (i.e., standers, walkers, adaptive seating, etc.).
Instructional Supplies & Materials - to include costs for appropriate instructional materials and supplies designated to increase achievement outcomes of students with disabilities while increasing access to the general curriculum (i.e., intervention kits/supplies, supplementation to curriculum, etc.)
Assistive Technology - to include costs associated with state-of-the-art assistive technology, alternative and augmentative communication devices and software.