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The Department of Special Education

The Coffeeville School District is committed to providing a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities, ages 3-21. To meet the unique educational needs of these students, a wide range of placement and programming options are utilized throughout the district.

To be eligible for special education services, a student must meet the eligibility criteria specified in the Mississippi State Policies Regarding Children with Individual Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004 (State Board Policy 74.19) and need specialized instruction and/or related services. The thirteen disability categories include:

  1. Autism
  2. Deaf-Blind
  3. Developmental Delay
  4. Emotional Disability
  5. Hearing Impairment
  6. Language/Speech Impairment
  7. Intellectual Disability
  8. Multiple Disability
  9. Orthopedic Impairment
  10. Other Health Impairment
  11. Specific Learning disability
  12. Traumatic Brain Injury
  13. Visual Impairment

 

Mississippi Department of Education State Board Policies and Procedures

 

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education (OSE) has developed Procedure Manuals (Volumes I1, II2, III3, IV4, and V5) for State Board Policy Chapter 74, Rule 74.19, State Policies Regarding Children with Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 2004 (IDEA 2004).

Visit the Mississippi Department of Education’s website for details on Special Education policies and procedures.

Procedural Safeguards

Requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 2004 (IDEA 2004) and State law


As a parent, you are an important member of your child’s multidisciplinary team. A multidisciplinary team makes decisions about evaluations and eligibility. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Committee develops recommendations for special education services for your child. You can and are encouraged to participate in the multidisciplinary team meeting discussions and decision-making processes about your child’s needs for special education.

The following information relates to procedural safeguards explaining your rights under Federal and Mississippi law. One can expect these rights to ensure parental involvement in special education programs.

Procedural Safeguards: Your Family’s Special Education Rights

Procedural Safeguards in Arabic

Procedural Safeguards in Español (Spanish)

Procedural Safeguards in Việt (Vietnamese)


If you have any questions regarding this document, please contact:

 

Special Education Office
Coffeeville School District

(662) 675-2721

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