The Special Programs Department facilitates the systems that locates, identifies, evaluates and
supports all children with disabilities, 5 to age 21. Programs provide a
variety of learning experiences designed to meet a wide range of physical,
mental, social and emotional abilities.
Health Services and the Positive Behavior Support Program are also included in
the Special Programs Department. For more information, please call
503-606-2261.
Special Education
Special education services are available at each school within the Central School District to serve students who have been identified as eligible for special education services.
Students identified as eligible for special education services must meet the following two requirements:
The Willamette Education Service District (WESD) provides educational services for
eligible children birth to kindergarten. For children younger
than kindergarten, please telephone WESD 503-540-4424.
Contact our administrative offices at 503-606-2256 if
you have any questions or input regarding special education services or programs at the Central School
District.
Section 504
A civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 ensures
that the child with a disability has equal access to an education, which may
include accommodations and modifications.
Contact your child's school administrator or
the District Offices at 503-606-2261 if you have any questions or input
regarding Section 504 eligibility or services at the Central School District.
Health Services
The District facilitate vision screenings and
coordinates management of chronic health problems such as; asthma, diabetes,
and seizures. The district nurse is an advocate for linking home, school, and
the medical community in support of student success.
Contact our administrative offices
at 503-606-2256 if you have any questions or input regarding health services at
the Central School District.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
A proactive approach to
establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students
in a school to achieve social, emotional and
academic success. Central School District has a district-wide PBIS team
as well as a PBIS team in each schools.
Contact a school administrator or refer
to the PBIS link on each school's homepage, if you have any questions or input
regarding PBIS.
General Resources
Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-5)
Home School Information
Oregon Department of Education
Special Education Report Card - Oregon Department of
Education
Willamette Education School District (WESD)
2015-16 Central Restraint and Seclusion Report