Special Education Services
Special Education provides instruction and related services for students with disabilities. The district offers a full continuum of services: inclusion, resource, mainstream, self-contained, and out-of-district placement depending on the education/behavioral/social-emotional needs of the student. The goal is for all students to be placed in the general education classroom to study the regular curriculum. This may not be possible for some of our students receiving special education services and placement will be determined by the IEP team, which includes the parents. Access to the curriculum may involve support in the general education classroom, pull-out for resource support, or in a self-contained setting as determined by the IEP team.
Other related services may also be provided and may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, hearing impairment and vision impairment therapy, transportation, and counseling. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team determines the level and types of supports and services a student needs to be successful. Certified licensed psychologists review transfer students’ special education records, complete initial and triennial psychological evaluations, and attends meetings with the team to review evaluation results.
PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS NOTICE FOR THE STATE OF ARIZONA
PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS NOTICE FOR THE STATE OF ARIZONA - Spanish
Special Education Preschool Program
Murphy School District Special Education Developmental Preschool program offers specialized services to students from 3 years to 5 years old, and transitions students into kindergarten, either in general education classrooms, resource services, or self- contained classrooms as determined by their IEP transition team. The district offers developmental screenings beginning the last Friday in August and will continue the last Friday of every month until April for children as young as age 2 years 9 months. Screenings include hearing, vision and developmental to determine if further evaluations are necessary. Eligible children identified with significant delays enrolled with Murphy School District will receive special education and related services in the least restrictive environment (LRE) at no cost to the parent/guardian. Screenings and special education services include any student in Head Start who meet the eligibility requirements.
Parents can contact Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) at (602)253-1620 for any concerns regarding their infant age birth to 2 years 9 months of age possible developmental delays.
Preschool Child Find Screening Flyer
Preschool Child Find Flyer - Spanish
Section 504
Section 504’ of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal statute that prohibits discrimination against persons on the basis of their disability by institutions that receives financial federal assistance, such as Murphy School District. An eligible student under section 504 is a student who has physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Qualified students with disabilities have the same rights under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)as under Section 504. No qualified student with a disability shall be excluded or denied participation in educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to non-disabled students. A students covered by Section 504, must be provided accommodations necessary to ensure that the student has equal access to services, programs and activities offered by Murphy School District schools.
Section 504 Eligibility
Section 504 Eligibility - Spanish
Parental Right 504
Parental Right 504 - Spanish
Related Services
Students with special needs can receive any number of related services from certified and licensed therapists in Speech/Language, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment Therapists. Murphy School District has highly qualified staff of therapists who work collaboratively with special education and general education teachers to assure all eligible students receive their services. Murphy School District also contracts with private therapists for specifically designed instruction such as multi-sensory therapy. other related services include counseling and transportation. These services are also accorded students on a Section 504 Plan and students who may meet McKinney Vento requirements as homeless as well as special needs.
