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District
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Student Support Services Theresa Kreider, Coordinator of
Student Services
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Akron Elementary School
(Kindergarten through Grade 4) Psychologist: TBA
Clay Elementary School
(Kindergarten through Grade 4) Psychologist: Ms. Nanda Mitra (717-721-1157, extension 17159)
Fulton Elementary School
(Kindergarten through Grade 4) Psychologist: TBA
Highland Elementary School
(Kindergarten through Grade 4) Psychologist: TBA (717-721-1157, extension 17149)
Ephrata Intermediate School (grades 5 and 6) (717) 721-1405 Principal: Stacie Bardell Counselor: Judie Gemmell Psychologist: Ms. Nanda Mitra (717-721-1157, extension 17159)
Ephrata Middle School (grades 7 and 8) (717) 721-1468 Principal: Kevin Fillgrove Assistant Principal: Krista Cox Counselors: Jay Crow and Alane Mowbray Psychologist: Grade 7 -- Ms. Nanda Mitra (717-721-1157, extension 17159) Grade 8 -- Ms. Loretta Collins (717-721-1157, extension 17158)
Ephrata High School (grades 9 through 12) (717) 721-1468 Principal: Joane Eby Assistant Principals: Ken Grove and Kristin Holst Counselors: Kerri Batdorf, Steve Habowski, Kathy Hartman, and Rosemary Minder Psychologist: Ms. Loretta Collins (717-721-1157, extension 17158)
Support and
Services for Students with Disabilities
In compliance with state and federal law, notice is hereby given by the Ephrata Area School District that it conducts ongoing identification activities as a part of its school program for the purpose of identifying students who may be in need of special education and related services (eligible students). If your child is identified by the District as possibly in need of such services, you will be notified of applicable procedures. Individualized services and programs are available for children who are determined to need specially designed instruction due to the following conditions:
In compliance with the state and federal law, the Ephrata Area School District will provide to each protected handicapped student without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services, or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student's abilities. In order to qualify as a protected handicapped student, the child must be school age with a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program. These services and protections for "protected handicapped students" are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs.
For further information on the rights of parents
and children, provision of services, evaluation and screening (including
purpose, time and location), and rights to due process procedures, you may
contact, in writing, the building principal.
CONFIDENTIALITY: All information gathered about your child is subject to the confidentiality provisions contained in federal and state law.
Lancaster-Lebanon
Intermediate Unit #13 Early Intervention Program
The Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 provides services for children who are developmentally delayed between the ages of three years and school age. Programs are available in a number of settings throughout the two-county area.
Gifted Services
Ephrata Area School District's gifted program provides educational opportunities designed to meet needs, abilities, and interests of our students. Professional staff uses multiple criteria to identify students in each school, identify the specific talents and abilities of gifted students and nourish those abilities through placing students in appropriate curricula. It is our goal to challenge gifted students by providing educational programming that meets their academic and intellectual needs. Should you have specific questions about the referral process for gifted services, or seek additional information, please contact Theresa Kreider, Coordinator of Student Support Services at the Washington Education Center (717-721-1150). English as a Second Language (ESL) Services
Students whose first language is not English may be eligible for services as an English Language Learner (ELL). Students are screened upon enrollment or at the request of parents or school personnel. Parents are notified of their child's assessment results and of the eligibility for ESL services.
Translation services are made available, by the school district, should any parent require translation to ensure quality communication and understanding of their child's progress in school. If you are concerned about your child's English proficiency, please contact your child's school. Should you have specific questions or seek additional information, please contact Theresa Kreider, Coordinator of Student Support Services at the Washington Education Center (717-721-1150).
Service
Agreement Plans (Section 504 of ADA)
The Ephrata Area School District provides, to each protected handicapped student, those related aides, services, or accommodations that are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the public school program and extracurricular activities. Services are provided without discrimination or cost to the student or family.
To qualify for services under Section 504, the students must be school age and have a physical or mental disability or condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. The disability or condition impacts the student’s access to participate in the public school program. These services and protections are distinct from those under IDEA 2004.
Notice
of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Notice
to Parents and Eligible Students Who Reside in the Ephrata Area School
District
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Closings and Delays
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