Frequently Asked Questions

    1. I have a concern/question that my child may need special education services. Where do I go?

      1. You would first begin with your child’s current academic team. His/her teacher and team they are currently working with. You can also find key information on our web-site under the Student Support Services and Special Education link and the Procedural SafeGuards Notice link.

    2. If I have a question regarding my child’s program or IEP, who should I contact first?

      1. The first person to contact should be your child’s teacher. In most cases, your child’s teacher will be able to provide the most “real-time” information. If more information is needed, your child’s teacher may bring other individuals into the conversation.

    3. Where do I find information regarding what services are available in the district?

      1. Please visit the key information links on this web-page. Two specific resources will be helpful with this question. The Continuum of Services for OPCSD and The Long Range Educational Plan for Children with Disabilities.

    4. There are many acronyms in the world of special education! Where can I find a resource that can help me understand what each one means?

      1. In the Long Range Educational Plan for Children with Disabilities, there is a glossary that defines key terms. This can also be found as a separate tab on our web-site.  Click here to see the glossary.

    5. My child is in an Out of District placement and I have a question about his/her Who should I contact?

      1. Similar to the answer above, the first line of contact should be your child’s teacher. From there, if need be, the administrator of the program would be appropriate. Of course, if you are having difficulty, you can always reach out to the Director of Special Education in OPCSD

    6. When is my child’s open house?

      1. All Open House information, for in-district students, will be sent home by the building. For students who are in out of district placements, your Open House will be the night of the Open House held at the building your child’s program is located. All of these dates are listed on the link on our main web-site under the tab titled Welcome Back Letter 2019-20. 

    7. My child is entering kindergarten. Where do I find transition information?

      1. Please visit our web-site and the link titled TRANSITION INFORMATION. Here you will find key information regarding kindergarten transition. 

    8. My child is entering middle school. Where do I find transition information?

      1. Middle Special Education Parent Night (dates will be sent to all 5th grade parents/guardians in advance of this meeting) and your child’s team at your elementary

    9. My child is entering high school. Where do I find transition information?

                    1. High School Special Education night (dates will be sent to all 8th grade parents/guardians in advance of this meeting) and your child’s team at the middle school.

    1. My child is graduating/leaving high school. Where do I find transition information?

      1. Post High School transition information is located on the special education web-site page (https://www.opschools.org/Page/10043). You may also reach out to your child’s counselor or Primary Service Provider.