MPS Works to Help Students with Disabilities
The Montgomery Public Schools Special Education Department provides educational services to more than 4,000 students throughout the district.
Approximately 600 teachers, instructional aides, speech pathologists and related service personnel provide instruction and related services to students who have a disability. Students are eligible for special education services from the age of 3 through 21.
To be eligible for special education services, students must meet eligibility requirements as a student with a orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, visual impairment, diagnosis of deaf/blind, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, specific learning disability, speech impairment, multiple disabilities, autism, developmentally delayed, or traumatic brain injury.
MPS instructional arrangements for elementary school-aged students include facilitated support, co-teach, resource classes and speech therapy services. Behavior Intervention Programs, (BIP) and Practical Application of Life Skills (PALS) classes are offered at select campuses. Services for students with disabilities are determined by the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Co-teach, facilitated support and speech therapy services are available at all secondary level campuses. Community-Based Instruction (CBI) and BIP classes are available at select campuses.
Pre-school programs are available to students with disabilities age 3-5.
Other special education program options include the Children’s Center, Davis Learning Center, McInnis School and Homebound Services.
Related services may include occupational therapy, physical therapy, orientation and mobility training, school health services, assistive technology, and special transportation.