Northmont identifying students with special needs

Credit: Casey Laughter

Credit: Casey Laughter

The Northmont City School District is conducting an awareness campaign in accordance with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), the Ohio revised code and the State Board of Education’s rules for the education of handicapped children.

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Each public school district is working with the Ohio Department of Education to identify children with disabilities, birth age through 21, who may need of special education services.

Disabilities can range from autism, deaf-blindness, hearing impairment and learning disabilities, among others.

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When a child is suspected of having a disability, the parents are contacted and informed of their rights by IDEA and arrangements are made with the parents to evaluate the suspected disability.

Questions regarding Child Fund should be directed to Student Services at Northmont City Schools at 937-832-5036.

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