Exceptional Children
Public Notice
This handbook is designed to support families with the understanding of the rights and responsibilities specific to the special education process. Acronyms and terms often used in special education and resources can be found in the appendices.
If, at any time, you suspect your student may have a disability and is in need of special education and/or related services, you may request an evaluation, in writing, to your student's school principal, teacher, or [local EC Department].
The mission of the Exceptional Children Division is to ensure that students with disabilities develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and vocationally through the provision of an appropriate individualized program in the least restrictive environment.
Dispute Resolution
From time to time, disagreements between families and schools may occur regarding the development and implementation of a student's individualized education program (IEP). It is highly recommended that the following steps be considered in order to resolve differences quickly.
1. Address at the classroom level: Speak first to your child's teacher about your concerns.
2. Address at the school level: Next, talk to the principal at your child's school about your concerns.
3. Address at the LEA level: If you still have concerns, contact the EC director of your school/district (Mrs. Piro-Duffin)
Monthly Parent Newsletters
Title IX Coordinator SY 23-24 - Sherry Harrison
Email: TitleIXcoordinator@acacharter.com
For the 2023-2024 School Year, staff at ACA participated in training from Safe Place to Learn from the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments.