Special Education Department
The Calhoun County School District is committed to providing a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities, ages 3-21. In order to meet the unique educational needs of these students, a wide range of placement and programming options are utilized throughout the district.
To be eligible for special education services, a student must meet the eligibility criteria specified in the Mississippi State Policies Regarding Children with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004 (State Board Policy 74.19) View More Info and be in need of specialized instruction and/or related services. The thirteen disability categories include:
To be eligible for special education services, a student must meet the eligibility criteria specified in the Mississippi State Policies Regarding Children with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004 (State Board Policy 74.19) View More Info and be in need of specialized instruction and/or related services. The thirteen disability categories include:
Autism
Deaf-Blind
Developmental Delay
Emotional Disability
Hearing Impairment
Language/Speech Impairment
Intellectual Disability
Multiple Disability
Orthopedic Impairment
Other Health Impairment
Specific Learning disability
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Impairment
For further information please contact:
Dr. Kellie Logan
Director of Special Education
klogan@calhounk12.com