Special Education
The Special Education Unit in the Division of Learning Services collaborates with local school districts, educational service cooperatives, and other state agencies to ensure that all children with disabilities (ages 3 to 21) in Arkansas receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Special Education Unit is committed to improving educational results for students with disabilities through statewide leadership, support, and service to schools, educators, students, families, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
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For more information, please contact:
Fax: 501-682-5159
Related Files
- Supreme Court of the United States - Endrew F. VS Douglas County School District
- Questions and Answers on U. S. Supreme Court - Endrew F. VS Douglas County School District
- Arkansas Technical Assistance Manual: Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (AR TAM-SLD)
- Navigating the Intervention and Evaluation Process for ELs with Potential Disabilities
- Family Guide to Special Education
- OSEP Q&A ON SERVING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES PLACED BY THEIR PARENTS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS 2/28/2022
- OSEP Letter on High-quality education for Highly Mobile students