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Mandatory Special Education Act
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Public Act 198 of 1971, the Mandatory Special Education Act, establishes the right of persons with disabilities, from birth through age of 26, to equal opportunity within the public schools.
THIS MEANS THAT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DO NOT NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THEY ARE SCHOOL AGE TO BENEFIT FROM SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES.
It is important that help be obtained for those with disabilities at the earliest possible age. In the State of Michigan, this help is free and is available through your public schools. A team of educational specialists evaluates the child to determine the type and degree of disability and the best kind of program placement.
Preliminary Special Education services are available for the:
- COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED
- EMOTIONALLY IMPAIRED
- PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED
- OTHERWISE HEALTH IMPAIRED
- HEARING IMPAIRED
- VISUALLY IMPAIRED
- SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRED
- SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABLED
- PRE-PRIMARY IMPAIRED
- AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
- EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY
- SEVERE MULTIPLE IMPAIRMENT
- TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
- DEAF-BLINDNESS
So, if you have, or know of, a preschool child who may benefit from these services, call:
Mr. Martin Alwardt
20225 Beaconsfield
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3029
Sincerely,
Mr. Martin Alwardt
Harper Woods District Integrates Special Education Students
It is the policy of the City of Harper Woods School District that no discriminatory practices based on gender, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Secondary School Principal at the City of Harper Woods School District, 20225 Beaconsfield, Harper Woods, MI 48225, or call (313) 839-7400.
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