Special Education

“I have a student with special needs...Where do I start?”

The best advice to offer is to call or contact someone for help or information with any questions or issues you may have. Don’t wait for someone to contact you. Get actively involved in the process; you are your child’s most critical resource.

There are a variety of resources available that may be able to offer advice, assistance or guidance.

Services offered

Eligibility

The district supports students who are eligible for specially designed instruction in these areas:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Communication Disorder
Deaf Blindness
Developmental Delay
Emotional Disturbance
Hearing Impairment
Intellectual Disability
Orthopedic Impairment
Other Health Impairments
Specific Learning Disability
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Impairment

Special Education Advisory Committee

SEAC Committee

Special Education Advisory Committee

The Philomath SEAC consists of community members who are committed to quality education for children with disabilities.

Please contact Kellie McClelland at 541-929-6731, or email us at

ALL ARE WELCOME TO SEAC MEETINGS

SEAC meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 pm at the District Office building.
New members are highly encouraged.

MEETING LOCATION:

See the District Events Calendar for meeting dates and location.

Month	Agenda	Minutes
October	Agendaa PDF document	October 2, 2018a PDF document

Parent and Family Resources

Special Olympics Oregon, Benton County
Susie Peters, Local Program Coordinator

Phone number 541-766-6196

Fall Sports: Aquatics, Bowling, Volleyball, Soccer

Winter Sports: Basketball: Traditional and Skills, Powerlifting, Snowshoeing

Summer Sports: Track & Field: Adult and Juniors, Bocce, Golf, Softball

IMPACT: Individualized Movement and Physical Activity for Children Today
Motor skills fitness program through OSU for children with special needs

Aged 6 months-21 years.

Rena Thayer Program Director

541-737-2176

Oregon Family Support Network
Benton County Family Support Groups for families of children with disabilities

Leah Skipworth Benton County Regional Director
541-740-6306

Facebook Group: Corvallis Area Down Syndrome Group

Closed group for parents of Down Syndrome children, simply request to join.

Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties

Patient-centered primary medical care that focuses on the whole person
541-766-6835

The ARC of Benton County, Inc.
Support for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Administrative Office and InSight Gallery
414 NW Fourth Street, Corvallis, OR 97330
541-753-1711

Trillium Family Services

Mental and behavioral healthcare to children and families
541-758-5953

Mighty Oaks Children’s Therapy Center

Pediatric, physical, occupational & speech/language therapies

541-967-7551

FactOregon

A family leadership organization for individuals and their families experiencing disability, working collaboratively to facilitate positive change through family support, advocacy, and partnerships

Phone number 503-786-6082 or 800-988-3228

Old Mill Center for Children and Families

Full-service provider of preschool, mental health, early intervention, and parent support for children birth to 18 and their families

Phone number 541-757-8068

Pediatric Therapy Professionals

A comprehensive medical model of therapy services for children and their families

Phone number 541-368-4313

Linn Benton Family Resources/Family Connections

Parenting Support for Oregon Families in Linn and Benton Counties

For children infant though high school age
Phone number 541-917-4899

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities

A federally mandated advocacy council with the mission of creating change to improve the lives of Oregonians with developmental disabilities

Phone number 800-292-4154

Oregon Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

VR assists individuals with disabilities to get and keep a job that matches their skills, interests and abilities. VR works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities
Phone number 877-277-0513

Wrightslaw

Resource for accurate and reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities

Tax Implications of Students with Disabilities

Exemptions, standard deduction, and filing information

Glossary of Terms

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ERC: Educational Resource Center
ESY: Extended School Year services
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (sometimes referred to as IDEA 2004)
IEP: Individualized Educational Plan
IEP Partner: IEP Partners are parents & others who have gone through a 2-day intensive Partner Training Program, and certified as an IEP Partner through ORPTI. IEP Partners are impartial advocates, trained listeners and planners for the IEP process.
IFSP: Individualized Family Service Plan
ITP: Individual Transition Plan
LD: Learning Disability
LRC: Learning Resource Center
LRE: Least Restrictive Environment
ORPTI: Oregon Parent Training and Information center
OT: Occupational Therapy
PT: Physical Therapy
Section 504: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination due to disability by recipients of federal financial assistance
SLP: Speech & Language Pathologist

Parents rights

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Schools are required to ensure that any child suspected of having a disability is evaluated. If school staff suspects a disability, they will use the referral system at their school.

If you, as a parent, suspect that a disability may be affecting your child's progress in school, you should notify school administration or the school counselor of your concerns in writing. After notification, the school will look at all available progress indicators and either:

determine there is sufficient evidence and conduct assessments in all related areas, or
provide parents written notice that explains why we believe that assessment is not required at this time and a parent's recourse if they disagree with that decision.

If you know of any child with disabilities in western Benton County who is aged 0 through 21 years, even if they are not enrolled in the school system, encourage the child's parent(s) to contact Krista McGuyer at 541-929-8735 to learn about a variety of services available to them.
ORS 343.157 and OAR 581-15-037

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“I have a student with special needs...Where do I start?”

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Special Education Advisory Committee

ALL ARE WELCOME TO SEAC MEETINGS

MEETING LOCATION:

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Glossary of Terms

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