SPECIAL EDUCATION - PARENT RESOURCES

We believe that every student is an individual with unique characteristics. It is our goal to work cooperatively with parents to help every student progress in their educational goals.

Burr Oak Community Schools and Burr Oak Virtual Academy are committed to providing special education services to identified students as directed through the IEP (Individual Education Program) process. In collaboration with St. Joseph County ISD and/or purchased services from third-party vendors, the following programming is available: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Social Worker Services, Teacher Consultants for the Visually Impaired and Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Orientation and Mobility (O & M), translators, Braillists, Special Education Supervisors, Teacher Consultant Diagnostic, School Psychologists, and comprehensive evaluations.

The links included on this page can be accessed in multiple languages. If you are looking for specific information and cannot find it here, please contact the central office at 269-489-2213 and you will be directed to somebody that can help.

Procedural Safeguards

Procedural Safeguards

MARSE (Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education) and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

MARSE

Child Find

Child Find

St. Joseph County ISD Resources

St. Joseph County ISD Resources

Michigan Department of Education - Special Education Resources

Michigan Department of Education

Supports for Students with Disabilities (MDE)

Supports for Students with Disabilities (MDE)