Special Services

The Katonah-Lewisboro Unified Free School District is responsible for providing special education services to all resident students who qualify for such supports. These services are coordinated by the district's Special Services Office, which encompasses the district's Committee for Special Education at the preschool, elementary and secondary levels, in conjunction with the regular education program.   We invite the parents of all classified students to partner with us to meet the needs of your children. 

District Policies, Practices and Procedures for Assuring Appropriate Educational Services and Due Process in the Evaluation and Placement
of Students with Disabilities

• District Special Education Plan

Scheduled CSE/CPSE Meetings!! Important Information

Please be advised that in the event of a school closing due to inclement weather, the Committee on Special Education will not meet. Should there be a delayed opening, all meetings which fall within the delay will be canceled. All canceled meetings will be rescheduled as soon as possible and you will be notified in writing of the new date and time.

Special Services Links

Parents:

• System 44 Reading Intervention Program Family information website
• IREAD Reading Intervention Program Family information website
• Understanding the Mental Health System of Care - Westchester Country Resources
• Review of Graduation Requirements
• SEPTA Parent Handbook
• Special Services for Preschool Children: A Roundtable Discussion - December 8, 2014
• Allison Emig's Elementary Math Support Resources
• NYS Procedural Safeguards Notice
• The Housing Resource Guide - July 2014
• NYS High School Diploma Options for Regular Education and Students with Disabilities 
• State Resources for Parents
• Information related to Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities
• Regulations of the Commissioner pertaining to Special Education in NYS
• Parents Guide to Preschool Services
• NYS State Performance Plan - Katonah-Lewisboro Special Education School District Data Profile
• NYS sponsored Autism resources
• Parent Information - Read 180 (Middle School Reading Intervention Program)
• NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential effective 2013/2014 school year - Exit Credential from High School for Students with Disabilities
• BOE Glossary of Frequently Used Terms 
• KLSD SEPTA

 
Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential (CDOS)

Completes a career plan; demonstrates attainment of the commencement level CDOS learning standards in the area of career exploration and development, integrated learning and universal foundation skills; satisfactorily completes the equivalent of 2 units of study (216 hours) in CTE coursework and work-based learning (including at least 54 hours of work-based learning); and has at least 1 completed employability profile;

OR

Student meets criteria for a national work readiness credential

Credential may be a supplement to a regular diploma, or, if the student is unable to meet diploma standards, the credential may be awarded as the student’s exiting credential provided the student has attended school for not less than 12 years, excluding Kindergarten.
http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2013Meetings/April2013/413p12accesa1Revised.pdf

Professionals: 

• Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
• Transition Services Guide
• Tips on Implementing IEPS

Common Core Information Links

Information about the Common Core Assessments - Annotated Questions

Engage NY

• http://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-p-12-common-core-learning-standards-for-english-language-arts-and-literacy
• http://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-p-12-common-core-learning-standards-for-mathematics
• http://www.engageny.org/sites/default/files/resource/attachments/common-core-shifts.pdf

Assessment Grades 3-8 - Engage NY
http://www.engageny.org/3-8

Fewer, Clearer, Higher Common Core State Standards Implications for Students Receiving Special Education Services:  International Center for Leadership in Education February 2011
http://www.leadered.com/pdf/Special%20Ed%20&%20CCSS%20white%20paper.pdf