LEGAL NOTICES FROM LEGAL TH ECHARTIERS NOTICES FROM VALLEY THE SCHOOL CHARTIERS DISTRICT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 2016-2017
with the opportunity to inspect and review your child ’ s records , within 30 days .
You have the right to an explanation and interpretations of the records , to be provided copies of the records if failure to provide the copies would effectively prevent you from exercising your right to inspect and review the records , and the right to have a representative inspect and review the records . This review is conducted with the assistance of an appropriate school district staff member .
Upon your request , the school district will provide you a list of the types and location of education records collected , maintained , or used by the agency . Additionally , the school district will charge a fee for copies of records made in response to your request except , it will not charge a fee if doing so will prevent you from inspecting and reviewing your child ’ s records . A current list of reasonable fees relative to records request is available in the district ’ s central office . The district will not charge a fee to search or retrieve information .
You have the right to request in writing the amendment of your child ’ s education records that you believe are inaccurate or misleading , or violate the privacy or other rights of your child . The school district will decide whether to amend the records within 45 school days of receipt of your request . If the school district refuses to amend the records you will be notified of the refusal and your right to a hearing . You will be given at that time , additional information regarding the hearing procedures . Upon written request , the district will schedule and provide written notice of the hearing to challenge information in your child ’ s education files .
Parent consent is required before personally identifiable information contained in your child ’ s education records is disclosed to anyone other than officials of the school district collecting or using the information for purposes of identification of your child , locating your child and evaluating your child or for any other purpose of making available a free appropriate public education to your child . A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility . Additionally , the school district , upon request , discloses records without consent to officials of another school district in which your child seeks or intends to enroll .
A parent may file a written complaint with the Pennsylvania Department of Education at the address below alleging that the rights described in this notice were not provided .
Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Special Education Division of Compliance 333 Market Street Harrisburg , PA 17126-0333
The Department of Education will investigate the matter , issue a report of findings and necessary corrective action within 60 days . The Department will take necessary action to ensure compliance is achieved . Complaints alleging failures of the school district with regard to confidentiality of personally identifiable information may also be filed with :
Family Policy Compliance Office U . S . Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave , SW Washington , DC 20202-4605
Chartiers Valley School District will provide ongoing screening services . If you wish to learn more , have questions , or believe your child may need to be identified , please contact :
Chartiers Valley School District Dr . Amy Wodnicki Director of Student Services 2030 Swallow Hill Road Pittsburgh , PA 15220 412.429.2639 Phone 412.429.2237 Fax
EARLY INTERVENTION IDENTIFICATION
In Pennsylvania , a child between three years of age and the school district ’ s age to begin school who has a developmental delay or one or more of the physical or mental conditions listed above , will be identified as an “ eligible young child .” The parents of these children have the same rights described above .
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is responsible for providing programs and services to eligible young children under Act 212 of 1990 , the Early Intervention Services System Act . Screening for preschool children is available through the DART Program operated by Allegheny Intermediate Unit . To schedule an appointment for screening call Dr . Susan Sams , Program Director of DART at 412.394.5816 . For additional information , contact Dr . Amy Wodnicki at 412.429.2638 .
POTENTIAL INDICATORS OF WEAKNESSES IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAIN AREAS AND OTHER RISK FACTORS THAT COULD INDICATE A DISABILITY
Requirement of Section 14.212 ( b )
A developmental delay is determined by the results of a developmental evaluation . The results of one or more domain areas ( adaptive , personal-social , communication , motor or cognitive ) have to show at least a 25 % delay or a score of 1.5 standard deviations below the mean ( Standard Score of 77 or below ). The delay results in the need for specially designed intervention / instruction ( SDI ) in order to participate in typical activities and routines .
Children with a developmental delay may show weaknesses in the following areas :
Adaptive – Pre-kindergarten aged children with a developmental delay may have difficulty dressing / undressing ; using utensils to eat , removing shoes without assistance , distinguishing between nonfood / food substances , or have difficulty with toileting needs . One may have difficulty moving independently around the house , understanding that hot is dangerous , putting away toys when asked , indicating an illness or ailment to an adult , or demonstrating caution and avoiding common dangers .
Personal-Social – Pre-kindergarten aged children with a developmental delay may have difficulty responding positively to adult praise , rewards or promise of rewards ; greeting familiar adults spontaneously , enjoying simple stories read aloud , helping with simple household tasks , initiating social interaction with familiar adults , expressing affection / liking for peers , playing cooperatively with peers , stating first name , last name , age , or whether he is a male / female ; using objects in make-believe play , using ‘ I ’ or ‘ me ’ to refer to himself , or recognizing facial expressions of common emotions .
Communication – Pre-kindergarten aged children with a developmental delay may have difficulty following 2-step verbal commands , associating spoken words with pictures , recalling events from a story presented orally ; engaging in extended and meaningful nonverbal exchanges with others , using words to get his / her needs met , responding to ‘ yes ’ and ‘ no ’ questions appropriately , or asking ‘ why00 ’ questions .
Motor – Pre-kindergarten aged children with a developmental delay may have difficulty running without falling , kicking a ball without falling , walking up and down steps alternating feet without assistance , walking backward , imitating the bilateral movements of an adult , pointing with his index finger independent of the thumb and other fingers , scribbling linear and / or circular patterns spontaneously , using the pads of fingertips to grasp a pencil , holding a paper with one hand while drawing or writing with the other hand , fastening clothing without assistance , cutting with scissors , copying a circle , or imitating vertical and horizontal markings .
Cognitive – Pre-kindergarten aged children with a developmental delay may have difficulty attending to one activity for 3 or more minutes , reciting memorized lines from songs or TV shows , showing interest in age-appropriate books , matching / naming colors , responding to one and one more , giving three objects on request , matching shapes , identifying objects by
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