Welcome to the Special Services Department

In compliance with State and Federal laws, Romeo Community Schools provides educational programs and/or services for academically and physically challenged students who may experience barriers to their education.  Qualified individuals residing within our school district are provided with programs and/or services based upon individual needs and determined in adherence to State and Federal law.  The Special Services Department provides academic and behavioral diagnostic services and is responsible for the identification, evaluation, programming, transitional needs, related services and education records for children who are disabled or suspected of having a disability as defined in either the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  Our purpose is to provide students with disabilities a free appropriate public education through programs, supports and services that allow students access to the general education curriculum or alternative curriculum, if applicable.

Mailing Address:  316 N. Main Street, Romeo, MI  48065

Department Phone:  586-752-0212

Department FAX:  586-336-6736

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Romeo Community Schools provides academic and behavioral diagnostic services and is responsible for the identification, evaluation, programming, transitional needs, related services and education records for children who are disabled or suspected of having a disability as defined in either the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For more information about services, parent/student rights or referral procedures, contact the Romeo Community School office of Special Services.

Consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 (IDEA) regulation SS 300.307(a), the Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services has established the criteria that must be followed to determine the existence of a Specific Learning Disability (SLD).

On or before September 1, 2010, each local educational agency (LEA) and public school academy (PSA) must publicly post on their website, or make public through other means, the process or combination of processes which will be used by the LEA or PSA to determine the existence of a SLD [SS 300.307(b) and SS 600.600(d)(2)].

Therefore, Romeo Community Schools guidelines for determining eligibility for Specific Disabilities (SLD) will utilize a lack of response to research-based intervention (RtI) and/or pattern of strengths and weaknesses (PSW) model(s).