The Blue Valley Schools are committed to providing an education which appropriately meets the needs of each student. For some students, supportive educational assistance is needed through special education programs and services.

The Department of Student Services provides a comprehensive special education program which adheres to the Federal Regulations included within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and to the Kansas requirements contained within Article 12 of the Kansas Administrative Regulations. The need for these services is determined with parents at each building site, and those services are supervised by the building principal or his/her designee. If you believe that your child may be in need of special education services, you may initiate a referral to your school's Student Services Team.

For further information about referrals for special education services, contact your school office. For a publication entitled "Procedural Safeguards Available to Exceptional Children and Their Parents and Local Education Agency Responsibilities," contact your child's school or the Student Services Department at (913) 239-4044.