Westlake City School District

We educate for excellence.

Our Philosophy

The Westlake City Schools offer a legally mandated continuum of services for special needs students.  Students are serviced within the least restrictive environment in a cross categorical manner.  This means that regardless of the student’s disability, students are educated in the environment that is best-suited or adapted to meet the individual’s needs. 

 

¨ Intervention Specialists:  Our Intervention Specialists have specialized training, which is required to assist in meeting the needs of identified students.

¨ Related Service Providers:  Related service providers include, but are not limited to, the school psychologist, speech and language pathologist, school nurse, counselor, prevention coordinator, physical therapist, occupational therapist, visual impairment specialist and work-study coordinator. 

Special  Education Services

Our Staff

27200 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-1264
440-835-6309
440-835-6786 (fax)
pupilservices@wlake.org

¨ What is an IEP?
An Individualized Education Plan is an educational plan for your child. If your child receives special education services, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that your child have an IEP.
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¨ What is an MFE?
A multi-factored evaluation is an in-depth analysis of a person's psychological and educational functioning. The MFE includes all factors related to learning including intelligence, learning style, specific social or emotional problems and any other factors that can influence one's ability to learn and function in school, college or the workplace.
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¨ What is a 504 Plan?
The "504" in "504 plan" refers to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which specifies that no one with a disability can be excluded from participating in federally funded programs or activities, including elementary, secondary or postsecondary schooling.
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