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Special Education

Findlay City Schools provides an integrated, inclusive learning community from preschool through graduation.  A variety of services and a continuum of instructional models are offered to support students with disabilities.  We recognize the importance of collaboration between parents and staff members in the development of individualized educational plans.  Findlay City Schools is committed to the design and delivery of teaching and learning methods that allow all students to engage meaningfully with the curriculum and achieve their full potential.  We are committed to providing students with an education and school experience that will optimize every child’s potential for lifelong learning.

Specially Designed Instruction and Services 

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires school districts to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to all students. When a student is found eligible for special education, the IEP team, including the parent/guardian, will determine the least restrictive environment (LRE) for the student to receive their core instruction, specially designed instruction and services. 

Findlay City Schools offers a continuum of support services, instructional models and learning environments including full inclusion, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, and a range of accommodations and assistive technology that is unique to each student.

Direct or consultative services are provided to students who qualify based on documented deficits identified in the evaluation team report.  Findlay City Schools employs and/or contracts with personnel that provide superior services and therapeutic practices, including:

  • Adapted Physical Education

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Physical Therapy 

  • Speech and Language Therapy

  • Paraprofessional Services

  • Special Transportation

  • Behavior Analysts

  • Registered Behavior Technicians

  • School Psychologists

  • Parent Mentor

  • Braille Services 

  • Audiological Services

  • Sign Language Interpreter Services

  • TVI (Teacher of the Visually Impaired) Services

  • Orientation & Mobility Services