Exceptional Education Services

The Office of Exceptional Education Services provides a variety of support services to students with disabilities. Eligible students may receive services between 3 and 21 years of age. Schools offer programs that provide academic, behavioral and related service supports in a specialized learning environment. Support services are provided in all district schools. Student identification procedures, achievement testing, programming, and flexible scheduling require the participation of all school partners. Jackson Public Schools District strives to identify and provide an educational benefit to all students with disabilities. Services offered through the Department of Exceptional Education include:

• Assistive Technology Evaluation and Services 
• Behavioral Intervention Services 
• Educational Services
• Homebound Services 
• Language/Speech Services 
• Occupational Therapy 
• Physical Therapy 
• Psychological Services, including pre-school and school-age assessments 
• Specialized Medical Care
  
  

The Office of Exceptional Education Services is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act — 1997 Reauthorization (IDEA 2004) in the identification, evaluation, eligibility, and individualized educational programming for children with disabilities. Jackson Public School District Office of Exceptional Education governed by State Board Policy 7419.

The Office of Exceptional Education Services provides students with disabilities a free and appropriate public education that emphasizes specially designed instruction and related services to meet the students' unique needs in their least restrictive environment. We strive to engage parents, communicate effectively with all stakeholders and utilize community resources to prepare students for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living.