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Indiana University Bloomington

 

Communities that facilitate and support equitable access to a desirable life for all people. The  Indiana Institute is a bridge that connects the university to the broader community through the sharing of ideas and innovations to improve communities and lives.

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Bureau of Developmental Disabilities  

 

Welcome to the School City of East Chicago's Special Education Department!  

East Chicago Schools is committed to the belief that every student can learn, though each child’s journey to excellence is uniquely their own. This is especially true for students with special needs, who may require additional support to realize their fullest potential.

Through a range of specialized programs, we provide the tools, resources, and guidance necessary to help these students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Our Special Education Services support children with mental, physical, and emotional challenges, as well as those with learning disabilities, ensuring they receive the individualized attention they deserve.

Our mission is to deliver personalized services that meet each student’s specific needs. Support is available from preschool through grade 12, and in certain cases, through age 22. Guided by the Individualized Education Program (IEP), services may include assistance within the general education classroom or direct instruction in specialized settings—always with the goal of helping every learner thrive.

Mary Jensen, Director of Special Education

Working with Paraprofessionals : A Resource for Educators of Students with Disabilities

The following document was created as a resource to assist educators in their understanding of how to best utilize a paraprofessional in the classroom.

Click HERE to download and view "Working with Paraprofessionals"

Paraprofessionals can be A FANTASTIC HELP to our students, and it's important for us to set up A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP and ensure success - Shannon Lauffer

The Impact and Importance of Special Education

Special education is an integral part of the total educational enterprise, not a separate order. In any school system, special education is a means of enlarging the capacity of the system to serve the educational needs of all children. Below you will find information and materials designed to help you understand the importance and impact of special education on the lives of students, parents, teachers and administrators.