Special Education

Student Support Services focuses on academic outcomes, aspirations for our students, parent/community engagement, and regulatory compliance. Our goal is to help every child succeed. We provide our students with stability and continuity, new opportunities for inclusion, and higher-quality programs that are aligned with our district's goals of equity for all students. In collaboration with all WNESU schools, PreK-12, we strive to provide equitable opportunities to engage in high-quality instruction in the least restrictive environment, empowering each student to grow according to their ability.

Federal law guarantees every student the right to a free and appropriate public education regardless of disability. Special Education rules and regulations guarantee the right to an education in the “least restrictive environment.” WNESU values inclusion and equity for all students.

If you believe that your child is having difficulty making progress in a regular classroom due to a disability, you have the right to request an evaluation of your child to find out if your student has a disability and is eligible for special education services. Please contact Student Support Services at (802) 463-1612 or your student’s teacher or principal, for this evaluation.