Exceptional Learners

Eligibility for special education services is determined through an evaluation process. The evaluation can be initiated either by the school or the parent. Once a request is made, each schools’ Multidisciplinary Team meets to determine what the immediate needs of the student are. Two recommendations come out the meeting:

• # 1. A plan is written (Response to Instruction) to address concerns and/or needs, data is kept, and then in 9-12 weeks the team convenes again to see if progress has been made. If the student is making progress utilizing the plan, it stays in place; if not the committee may recommend additional testing. Response to Instruction is a three-tiered process and if after progress is not made, the school has 20 school days to complete the evaluation.
• #2. A student is recommended for an immediate evaluation and that testing must be completed within 50 school days once parents give permission.

Once testing is completed, a Case Conference Committee (CCC) meeting is scheduled and the evaluation is discussed. The committee is made up of the teachers, parents, school psychologist, related personnel, special education director and a building administrator. A special education teacher also attends in case placement is considered. If a child is given and Individualized Education Plan, the CCC meets annually to update it, write new goals, add testing accommodations, or any other services required to help the student become successful.

Notice of Safeguards/Parental Rights- English
Notice of Safeguards/Parental Rights- Spanish
Navigating the Course
Article 7- English
Article 7- Spanish

Individuals with Disabilities Act
Parent Guide to Section 504

The Monroe-Gregg School District is responsible for locating all children ages 3 but less than 22 years of age with a suspected disability who reside within the Monroe-Gregg School district. Child Find is the process of locating, identifying and evaluating all students 3 years of age, but less than 22 years of age, who are in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. Monrovia Schools provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to any child who qualifies as having a disability, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Indiana’s Article 7. After receiving a referral for a suspected disability from a parent or school personnel, a team of qualified professionals reviews all available information, including input from the parents and interventions implemented, to determine if a child who is having academic, behavioral, communication, or health problems is suspected of having a disability. Children who are identified as having a disability are eligible to receive special education and related services, at no cost to the parent. If you suspect your child may have a disability contact your child’s current teacher or principal, or call the Special Education Office at 317-996-2258, ext. 2216.