Series 6000: Instruction

6164.4 Identification of Special Needs and Abilities

The Board of Education recognizes that each student is a unique individual, and that while for most  students the conventional school program is appropriate, a substantial number of students have  exceptional needs. 

The Board of Education therefore directs the Superintendent or designee to develop and implement  regulations and procedures which will serve to seek out all individuals with exceptional needs  residing in the school district who are eligible for "free appropriate public education." 

The Superintendent or designee is also directed to develop an assessment plan for the assessment  and evaluation of the exceptional needs of each individual identified in the search. The assessment  plan shall be a description in ordinary language of the procedures, tests, records, or reports proposed  for use in the assessment of the individual. 

The search and assessment plans shall be in accord with the provisions of federal and state laws and  regulations. 

(cf. 6159 - Individualized Education Plans) 

Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes 

10-76a et seq. Special education. 

10-76d(a) Identification of school age children needing special education. State Board of Education Regulations 10-76b-1 et seq.   34 C.F.R. 300 Assistance to States for Education of Handicapped Children. 

Policy adopted: November 19, 2007 THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS  Thomaston, Connecticut