AGES BIRTH - 36 MONTHS

 Shawnee Heights USD 450 supports Infant and Toddler Services provided by TARC of Shawnee County. TARC provides support services to young children who have been identified as having a developmental delay or disability. Referrals can be made by parents or through community daycare providers and/or physicians. Children who continue to have developmental delays or a disability, and are in need of special services, are transitioned to Shawnee Heights USD 450 at age 3.

AGES 36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

 Shawnee Heights USD 450 offers early childhood special education services/programming on-site for children ages 36 months to 5 years. Children with a developmental delay or disability can access services on their third birthday. Decisions for service and programming are made by the early childhood special services team, including school staff, related service providers, and parent(s). Services include therapies by appointment or participation in an Early Childhood Special Education classroom with typically developing peers. These classrooms provide half day programming Monday-Thursday.

GRADES K - 12 

Students in elementary, middle and high school in Shawnee Heights USD 450 receive educational support based on individual needs. School teams determine which services are necessary for the student to access the general education curriculum. Service delivery models include:

Special Education Consultation
Collaborative in-class support
Resource Learning Center
Center-based Specialized Program Classroom
Off-site Alternative Program

AGES 18 - 21 

Shawnee Heights USD 450 offers programming and services to eligible students with developmental delays who have met graduation requirements but are not ready to transition to a post-high school environment. While in the program, students continue transition activities that prepare them to live and work in the community. These young adults develop daily living and employment skills as appropriate, and may be involved in recreation and leisure activities and/or volunteer projects.

Special Education

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Special Education Programming

Screenings & Referrals

Eligibility

Individualized Education Program

Services & Placement

Contacts