Services for Students with Special Needs
The Lorain City School District serves students with special needs from age 3 to age 21 as required by federal law. Lorain City Schools offers specialized services under IDEIA and state laws for students with disabilities in the areas of Specific Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Disabilities, Hearing Impairments, Visual Impairments, Speech and Language Disorders, Multiple Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, and Other Health Impairments. Students eligible for services participate in the least restrictive environment possible, and are included in the regular classroom with their typical peers as determined by their Individualized Education Program designed to meet their unique educational needs.
An Individual Educational Plan is developed for each special needs student. Parents meet with appropriate Lorain City Schools’ staff to determine annual educational goals and an educational plan, including necessary accommodations and services. Services can include speech and language services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavior modification, special instruction through intervention specialists and other specialized services designed to insure that each child's educational needs are met.
Additional information regarding Special Education programs and services can be found by contacting the Division for Teaching and Learning, room 16 at the Charleston Center:
Mrs. Jane Hawks
Director of Special Education
440-233-2314
Mrs. Sherri Hutlock
Interim Special Education Supervisor
440-233-2313
Office Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday
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