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Welcome to District 622's Special Education Department!
District 622 provides special education and related services to students with disabilities. These services are designed to meet each student's unique special education needs and the goals set by the student's Individual Education Program (IEP) team. Services are provided in the least restrictive environment appropriate for the student.The Special Education Process
The special education process includes identifying, evaluating, and appropriately placing students who are eligible for services. Once services are provided, progress reports and annual IEP planning meetings offer opportunities to review a student's progress, update the IEP, and further talk about placement.Identifying a Need for Services
Teachers, parents, or the student himself/herself may request that a special education evaluation be considered. The request can be made by contacting the school's principal or guidance counselor. Parents and/or the student participate with school staff in what is called the referral review process.The Evaluation
Parent permission is needed for the initial evaluation, which examines areas related to the student's suspected disability. Evaluation results are reviewed by a team of school personnel, the parents, and/or the student. Educators on the team usually include a school psychologist, a general education teacher, a special education teacher, an administrator, and sometimes others. The entire team determines whether the student is eligible for and needs special education.Planning for Services and Placement
When special education services are needed, the school team, including parents and/or the student, develops an Individual Education Program (IEP) plan.The IEP includes:-
Program goals and objectives for the student.
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Types of specialized services that may be needed.
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The amount of time the student will spend in general education activities.
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The place where services will occur.
Some of the placement options – or combination of options – a team may consider include the regular or mainstream classroom, a school's resource learning center, a self-contained special education classroom, or off-site. The "least restrictive environment" principle guides the placement decision.If there is a disagreement about the IEP or special education services, school staff, parents, and the student, when appropriate, work to reach an agreement through mediation, conciliation, or a due process hearing.Tracking Progress
At progress reporting times and during annual IEP review meetings, the student's progress is reviewed, the IEP is updated, and the student's placement is discussed. Parents are encouraged to review program goals and suggest changes. Parents, students who are their own legal guardian, or school personnel may request an IEP and placement review at any time. -
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Contact
Special Education
2520 E. 12th Avenue
North St. Paul, MN 55109
651-748-7450
Tricia St. Michaels
Director of Student Services
651-748-7452
tstmichaels@isd622.orgSpecial Education Supervisors
Julie Koehlir
Supervisor of North, Tartan and Targeted Services
651-748-7454
jkoehlir@isd622.orgDuane Woeste
Supervisor of Carver, Castle, Cowern, Eagle Point, Richardson, Weaver, Webster and Non-Public
651-748-7467
dwoeste@isd622.org
Jill Kenton
Supervisor of Oakdale, Skyview, John Glenn, and Maplewood
651-748-7458
jkenton@isd622.org
Administrative Support
Shannon Horstman
Executive Secretary
651-748-7456
shorstman@isd622.org
Lynn Johnson
Student Services Clerk
651-748-7460
Kelli Rayl
Project Specialist
651-748-7455
krayl@isd622.orgJodi Schmidt
Accountant/Fiscal Internal Auditor
651-748-7670
jschmidt@isd622.org
Heather Murphy
Third Party Billing Facilitator
651-748-7462
hmurphy@isd622.org
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