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sped pic Our Special Education Department recognizes that every student has unique individual needs. We believe that all children are capable of learning and being successful in school experiences. We enhance learning by providing research-based intervention, engage students with innovative practices, and empower them to reach their highest potential. We provide programs that are designed to develop academic, social, behavioral, emotional, and independence skills needed for every student. We provide equitable opportunities for students
with disabilities to succeed and become contributing members of society.

Plymouth Canton-Community Schools Shall:

Provide ongoing "child find" services, in compliance with federal and state regulations, designed to identify students from birth to age 26 who have a disability and are in need of special education and related services.

Provide a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for all students with disabilities who are identified under IDEA, in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Ensure the development and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), based upon assessed needs, for each student who is identified as having a disability and who is in need of special education and related services. The IEP shall be reasonably designed to ensure progress in the educational program.

Ensure that all due process procedures are in place and that the confidentiality of information is in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Ensure that procedures dealing with data collection and accountability and evaluation of special education programs and services are in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Provide ongoing staff development to enhance the instructional skills of special and general educators, as required by federal and state regulations.

Special Education Staff Directory:

Name and Position

Contact Information

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TRACYE JOHNSON

Executive Director Specialized Student Services

Tracye Johnson

Board of Education
454 S. Harvey
Plymouth, MI 48170

734-582-6807
Email Tracye Johnson

Vickie Shuler
Executive Assistant
734-582-6801
Email Vickie Shuler

Ensure excellence, equity, and access for all students
Lead learning for all students with IEPs and all staff supporting students with IEPs
Programming and compliance for students with IEPs
Supervision, evaluation, induction, and mentoring of special education supervisors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists
Homebound Services

KITTY HJELMROTH

Supervisor for Infant and Preschool Special Ed, Early On

KITTY HJELMROTH