MATANUSKA SUSITNA MATANUSKA PROJECT CHILDFIND SUSITNA BOROUGHSCHOOL BOROUGHSCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT Any child, ages 3-21, residing in the Mat-Su Borough is entitled to a free and 2019-2020 appropriate public education. This may include special education services for students with identified needs. Types of needs that may qualify for special education services include: speech impairment, orthopedic impairment, vision impairment, developmental delays, emotional disturbance, cognitive delay deafness, health impairment, traumatic brain injury & autism Screening Dates Friday, Aug 16 In order to receive these special education services, it is necessary that these disabilities cause a child to have adverse educational impact Monday, August 19 Special education services are provided at each of our public schools at no cost to parents, and include support in reading, writing, math, employment self-help, and behavioral skills. In addition, if required, related services are provided in the areas of vision, hearing, motor skills, speech and language, and transportation Monday, September 9 Monday, November 18 Other students may qualify to receive services under a Section 504 Monday, January 13 accommodation plan. Section 504 defines disabled as "any person who has a physical or mental disability which substantially limits a major life activity or has record of such a disability or is regarded as having such a disability. If you suspect that your child has a disability and requires special education services and your child is enrolled in a MSBSD school, please contact your Monday, February 24 Monday, March 30 child's teacher. Monday, April 27 If your child is between the ages of 3-5 years old and you are interested in having them screened visit www.matsuk12.us/childfind and fill out the appointment request form. MATANUSKA SUSITNA MATANUSKA PROJECT CHILDFIND SUSITNA BOROUGHSCHOOL BOROUGHSCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT Any child, ages 3-21, residing in the Mat-Su Borough is entitled to a free and 2019-2020 appropriate public education. This may include special education services for students with identified needs. Types of needs that may qualify for special education services include: speech impairment, orthopedic impairment, vision impairment, developmental delays, emotional disturbance, cognitive delay deafness, health impairment, traumatic brain injury & autism Screening Dates Friday, Aug 16 In order to receive these special education services, it is necessary that these disabilities cause a child to have adverse educational impact Monday, August 19 Special education services are provided at each of our public schools at no cost to parents, and include support in reading, writing, math, employment self-help, and behavioral skills. In addition, if required, related services are provided in the areas of vision, hearing, motor skills, speech and language, and transportation Monday, September 9 Monday, November 18 Other students may qualify to receive services under a Section 504 Monday, January 13 accommodation plan. Section 504 defines disabled as "any person who has a physical or mental disability which substantially limits a major life activity or has record of such a disability or is regarded as having such a disability. If you suspect that your child has a disability and requires special education services and your child is enrolled in a MSBSD school, please contact your Monday, February 24 Monday, March 30 child's teacher. Monday, April 27 If your child is between the ages of 3-5 years old and you are interested in having them screened visit www.matsuk12.us/childfind and fill out the appointment request form.