Exceptional Learners

We understand that learning styles and abilities are as diverse as the children we serve. Our special education, ELL, and high ability programs target the specific needs these exceptional learners require.

Special Education

Jennings County special education programs provide students ages three to 22 with identified disabil­ities a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) that meets state stan­dards listed in Indiana’s special education rules. We do not charge for these services.

Referrals

Parents, teachers, school personnel or other agencies may refer a student for an ini­tial educational evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, a case con­ference committee meets to decide if a student is eligible for special educa­tion services. During the meeting, the committee develops the student’s indi­vidualized education plan (IEP) and discusses the need for related services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, transportation, etc.

Eligibility

Students identified with a disability in one or more of the following disability areas qualify to receive special services:

  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Language or speech impairment
  • Deaf-blind
  • Emotional disability
  • Deaf or hard of hearing
  • Developmental delay (early childhood)
  • Specific learning disability
  • Cognitive disability
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairment
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Blind or low vision
  • Other health impairment
Section 504 & Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of the Jennings County School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its educational programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (1.0.22-9-1) I.C.20-8.12, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (1972 Educational Amendments) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to Amanda Sullivan, Director of Programs – Secondary, Jennings County Schools, 34 Main St., North Vernon, IN 47265. Telephone 812-346-4483.

Special Education for Students in Private or Home Schools

Jennings County School Corporation (JCSC) has an obligation to serve special education students enrolled in a private or home school, under the guidelines of Article 7, Indiana’s Special Education Rules. If you have a child in a private or home school and the student may qualify or has qualified for special services, please contact Jennings County Special Programs office at 812-346-4483, ext. 1 for more information. JCSC will conduct evaluations and conferences to review needs and progress of special education students in private or home schools.

SEA 217 Dyslexia Information

Both state and federal legislation emphasize early identification and intervention for students who may be at risk for reading difficulties.

In accordance with Indiana Senate Enrolled Act No. 217, Jennings County School Corporation administers a universal screener to all students in kindergarten, first, and second grade, unless exempt, to determine students’ reading development and comprehension. We screen the students in six reading subset areas with the universal screener.

Universal screener is a diagnostic assessment used to aid educators in understanding the causes for student performance, learning strengths, and the needs that underlie student performance. We conduct the diagnostic assessment to identify or predict students who may be at risk for poor learning outcomes, and we spread it throughout the school year. The universal screener extends the work of JCSC to help children overcome reading challenges through improved literacy.

Jennings County School Corporation will use the Barton Reading & Spelling System for students determined to be at risk for dyslexia. The Barton Reading & Spelling System is a structured literacy program that is Orton-Gillingham influenced. It is a multi-sensory, direct, explicit, structured, and sequential intense intervention program. It is research and evidence-based.

We are committed to your child’s academic success and are glad to have the opportunity to provide your child with this additional support. We welcome you to reach out to your child’s school if you need clarification or have any questions.

The Indiana Department of Education’s Dyslexia page contains the resources you need to learn more about Senate Enrolled Act 217, which mandates all Indiana students in grades K–2, unless exempt, receive screening in six reading subset areas with a universal screener.

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Central Administration Office
34 Main St., North Vernon, IN 47265
Telephone: 812-346-4483, ext. 1