Office of Educational Services & Support

Special Education

State Information

Special Education Programs

• Suspension & Expulsion
• Data Collection
• 2007-2008 Suspension and Expulsion Data Collection Information
• Suspension and Expulsion ppt
• Special Education Data Elements Manual
• SD Private School Child Count Form (to be used for 2007 child count)
• SD Private School Data Elements

Early Intervention

• Pre-School Section 619
• Birth to Three Connections

News and Events

• Current News and Events
• Regional Representatives
• South Dakota Professional Development

Online Resources

• Forms and Technical Assistance Documents
• Individual Education Program (IEP)
• DOE Special Education Listserv -to receive information from Special Education Programs regarding announcements, trainings, and updates
• Online IEP Users -to receive information and updates about the online IEP tool
• Functional Behavioral Assessment
• Alternate Listserv for teachers working with alternate content standards and alternate assessment: 

Mission Statement:

It is the mission of Special Education Programs to assure that children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Special Education Programs accomplishes this mission through professional development trainings, technical assistance and monitoring of special education services provided by public school districts and agencies. Special Education Programs supports South Dakota public schools in their efforts to adopt exemplary teaching practices that lead to enhanced teaching and learning experiences for children with disabilities.