What Services Are Available Through The Special Education Department?

• Processing of referrals for evaluation

• Individual evaluation to determine eligibility for special education as described by IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act)

• Instructional support and services to eligible students with disabilities as defined under IDEA and as prescribed by an Individualized Education Program (IEP)

• Enrichment services to students determined eligible for Gifted services.  Updated! *** Go to the Gifted Education Website, Resources | National Association for Gifted Children  for information regarding Gifted Child Find as well as activities and resources.

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Birmingham City Schools - Special Education Department

Special education is specially designed instruction that enables a student with a disability to access and progress in the general curriculum.  Special education is provided in the least restrictive environment at no charge to the student's parents.