PreK–12 INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS

The District’s Student Services department is dedicated to providing services, supports, programming and specialized placements to meet the needs of diverse learners, upholding the District’s commitment to high achievement for all students.

■ 29 educational and child-specific assistants

■ 27 intervention specialists

■ 6 specialized classrooms

■ 4 school psychologists

■ 4 speech language pathologists

■ 2.5 occupational therapists

■ 2 English learner tutors

■ 1.5 special education supervisors

■ .5 gifted coordinator

The District also works with local educational service centers to contract for specialized services, including hearing and vision specialists, adapted physical education, social work services, physical therapy, and behavior support.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

A variety of programming is available for students with special needs in grades preschool through age 21. The District has several specialized and cross-categorical classrooms across the District, while also providing services within the regular classroom for students with disabilities. Based on student need, some students participate in off-site specialized vocational training programs or attend highly specialized placements out of the district.

GIFTED EDUCATION

The District provides services to over 500 gifted identified students. Gifted education services can adjust instruction to provide an appropriate level of challenge for students, or they may include subject or grade acceleration. Our part-time, gifted coordinator assists with the identification of gifted learners, provides gifted education training to staff, and supports the development of individualized written enrichment or acceleration plans for students.

English Learners

Our English Learners program helps students overcome cultural and language challenges as they attend Chardon Schools. EL tutors support students in all grade levels through one-on-one, small group or in-class language support in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The District also provides interpreters for parents and guardians who may also need language support.

Homeless And Foster Placed Students

The District is committed to providing educational stability for students and families experiencing homelessness while also supporting students and families with foster placements. Services are coordinated with local agencies and sending or receiving school districts and are based on individual needs.