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Aaron Knipmeyer Special EducationConsultant       Phone: 660-463-2246 Email: Aaron Knipmeyer read more

FOSTER CARE EDUCATION BILL OF RIGHTS

FOSTER CARE EDUCATION BILL OF RIGHTS § 168.018, RSMo Section 168.018, RSMo, requires each school district to designate a staff member as “the educational liaison” for children in foster care. Acting in an advisory . . . read more

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Gifted Overview and Curriculum

By Oetinger, Kasha

Click here for the latest Gifted Overview and Curriculum. read more

Gifted Talented Screening and Identification Procedures

By Oetinger, Kasha

  Concordia R-2 Schools Screening and Identification Procedures   The following procedures are to be followed when considering a student for placement in the Concordia R-2 Gifted . . . read more

Welcome Letter

By Oetinger, Kasha

    Concordia R-2 Gifted Program We are excited to announce the addition of a Gifted & Talented Program for our Concordia R-2 district. This program will seek to provide opportunities and . . . read more

Parent's Right to Know

Dear Parent or Guardian: Our district is required to inform you of information that you, according to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-95), have the right to know. Upon your request, . . . read more

School Wide Program Plan

Schoolwide Program Plan   read more

School, Parent and Family Engagement

Click here for School, Parent and Family Engagement Information read more

Section 504

Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits any organization receiving federal financial assistance from discriminating against people with disabilities. Section 504 promotes equal . . . read more

Transition

There are two types of transition that students receive under IDEA. The first is the transition from First Steps. Students can receive special services through First Steps until their third birthday. When they turn three, the . . . read more

Staff Resources

By Oetinger, Kasha

In order to best facilitate the education of students, the special services staff and general education staff must work seamlessly together. To that end, please explore the resources below regarding what to expect, board policies, and . . . read more

Parents as Teachers

  Parents as Teachers is an evidence-based, early childhood home education program that provides services for students until they turn 6 or start kindergarten, whichever occurs first. This program seeks to build strong communities . . . read more

The Individualized Education Program (IEP)

The IEP is the document that outlines the program created for a student who qualifies for special services. There are several important sections to this document, but it must include current information regarding the student's disability, . . . read more

Resources to Explore

By Oetinger, Kasha

There are many resources that provide helpful information regarding education and learning differences. This listing is not all-inclusive and is intended only to assist parents and patrons of the Concordia R-2 School District understand the . . . read more

Title I Staff

By Oetinger, Kasha

Concordia Elementary School is a Title I School and provides intervention services for reading and math.        Ann Beissenherz is a Title I teacher at CES. She graduated from the University . . . read more

Special Education

Special education refers to a wide range of services individualized to meet the needs of a child with a disability at no cost to the parent so that students from birth to 21 years of age have equal access to education. Such services can be . . . read more

Special Education Staff

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION and HOMELESS LIAISON    The Director of Special Services is Ms. Mercedes Balke. Mrs. Balke can be reached at 660.463.2261 or by email by clicking here.         . . . read more

Terms, Definitions, and Acronyms

By Oetinger, Kasha

504 Plan-- A section of the Rehabilitation Act of 1943 designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal Financial Assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. A Section 504 . . . read more

Foster Care Liaison

Mrs. Mercedes Balke, Special Services Director Phone: High School: 660-463-2246             Elementary: 660-463-2261 Email:   mbalke@concordia.k12.mo.us   Foster Care Dispute . . . read more

IDEA Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE   All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are . . . read more

McKinney-Vento Assistance Act

McKinney-Vento Assistance Act Under the federal McKinney-Vento Act, individuals living in the following situations may qualify for specific rights and protections: Residing in a shelter Staying in a motel or campground due to a . . . read more

Title I Parent/Student/School Compact

Title I Parent-Student-Teacher Compact read more

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