Exceptional Student Services
Special Education Services
Leona Group Schools makes special education and related services available to all students.
Our teachers are trained to teach to diverse learning styles and ability levels. Our schools believe in close collaboration between general education teachers, special education teachers, staff, and parents. This produces the best possible learning outcomes for our exceptional students. For more information about our special education programs, please contact the school's special education department.
Special Education Records Retention Notice
Pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1351, special education records including placement records, referrals, evaluations, and testing data, will be destroyed seven years after the student's last fiscal year of enrollment. A permanent record of a student's name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, grade level completed and year completed, may be maintained without time limitation.
Parents of a student with a disability (or suspected of having a disability) are entitled to a Procedural Safeguards Notice, which explains the rights of the parent and student to ensure they are protected through the special education process. A copy of the procedural safeguards notice is offered to parents once annually and in specific instances; however, copies are always available by contacting the School Office and on the school's website.
ESS Referral and Evaluation
Students suspected of having a disability may be referred to the school's exceptional student services coordinator, school leader, or the Director of Exceptional Student Services by the parent or school staff for further evaluation. Evaluations will be conducted pursuant to the requirements under ADA Section 504 and/or IDEA.
For information on the school's evaluation procedures under Section 504 or IDEA, contact the school leader or the Director of Exceptional Student Services at (602) 953-2933
Program Contacts
School Office
Director of Exceptional Student Services
Need Support?
If you believe your child may need special education services or have questions about our ESS program, please contact us.
Contact UsService Delivery Models
A continuum of services to meet individual student needs
General Ed with Support
Students spend most of their day in general education with accommodations and support.
Co-Teaching
General and special education teachers work together in the same classroom.
Resource Room
Specialized instruction in a smaller setting for specific subject areas.
Related Services
Additional therapeutic and support services provided by specialists.
The IEP Process
Working together to support your child's success
Referral
A parent, teacher, or other professional requests an evaluation if a student is suspected of having a disability that impacts learning.
Evaluation
With parental consent, a comprehensive evaluation is conducted by qualified professionals to determine if the student has a disability and needs special education services.
Eligibility Determination
The IEP team, including parents, reviews evaluation results to determine if the student qualifies for special education services under IDEA.
IEP Development
If eligible, the team develops an Individualized Education Program with goals, services, accommodations, and placement decisions.
Implementation
With parental consent, the IEP is implemented. Teachers and service providers work to help the student achieve their goals.
Annual Review
The IEP team meets at least annually to review progress, update goals, and make any necessary changes to the program.
Questions About Special Education Services?
Our Special Education team is here to support your family. Contact us to learn more about our services or to discuss your child's needs.