The Groveport Madison School District offers a wide spectrum of services to students with disabilities between the ages of 3 to 22. Services range from inclusion support to specialized classroom settings. Students are serviced both within the Groveport Madison district as well as within specialized programs located in Central Ohio. Special education programs are a part of the Pupil Services Department.
Specific services provided may include the following:
- Psycho-educational evaluation
- Speech and Language therapy evaluation and services
- Occupational therapy evaluation and services
- Physical therapy evaluation and services
- Adaptive physical education services
- Inclusion programs
- Classroom aides
- Student aides
- Tutoring services
- Specialized classroom services
- Behavioral Intervention
- Plans/Functional Behavior Assessment
- Special Needs preschool programs (ages 3-6)
- Special transportation services
- Vision Therapy
- Hearing Impaired programming
- Services for the blind
- Orthopedic services
The Pupil Services Department complies with all State of Ohio and federal guidelines in delivery of services to students with disabilities. Building level intervention teams all for utilization of effective intervention strategies to assist students in need.
The evaluation process provides staff and parents with much additional information regarding the educational needs for each specific child. Should special education services be deemed appropriate, the special education department and teachers work with parents to determine the most effective and appropriate level of assistance for each individual child.
Special education services are available to students within all Groveport Madison school buildings. Special needs preschool programs are currently provided within four of the six elementary buildings. Every attempt is made to allow students to continue education within their home buildings.
Groveport Madison Schools contract with the Franklin County Educational Service Center for programs to students with multi-handicapped and other specialized needs. Many of these programs are located within the school system. Students may also receive assistance through programs offered in cooperation with the Franklin County Board of MRDD.
The special education department is staffed with highly trained professionals, who are dedicated to student progress in achievement and independence. All teachers and administrators are licensed or certified by the Ohio Department of Education. Continuing education requirements assure that staff receive and use updated knowledge of best practices in the instruction and education of their students.