When
a student is identified as needing special education, placement is
based on the following criteria: educational needs, location of program,
other students with similar needs and age-appropriate grouping.
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The Wilson Area School
District operates programs for students with learning disabilities and
students with mental retardation whose primary needs are academic and
who can benefit and progress in a Learning Support classroom. The
District also operates full-time emotional support classes at all
levels. Speech and Language needs are addressed within the district
also. All other exceptionalities (eligibility areas) are addressed by
contracting services with Intermediate Unit 20, utilizing approved
private schools when appropriate, and contracting with another public
school district on a tuition payment basis.
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Wilson Area School District contracts the following services with Intermediate Unit 20:
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Hearing
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Vision
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Life Skills Classes
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Multi-Handicapped Classes
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Emotional Support Classes (partial hospitalization)
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The progress of all students
in approved private schools, Intermediate Unit programs, and other
school districts is reviewed by district personnel on an annual basis.
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