Special Services

Special education provides the opportunity for a student with a disability to learn and prepare for meaningful participation in society. Deer Creek Public Schools provides special education and related services to students with disabilities.

Professional educators with special training and expertise implement various instructional programs and assist parents in the decision-making process regarding individualized instruction for children with disabilities. Educational services are provided in the least restrictive environment in order that these children may receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Materials, supports, and specialized instruction are provided to assist children with disabilities so they may benefit from the educational program.

Deer Creek’s special education program seeks to develop policies and procedures that are in compliance with PL 108-466, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and its 2004 reauthorization, to provide a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities.

Child Find

Deer Creek School District is responsible for establishing and implementing an ongoing Child Find system to locate, identify, and evaluate students suspected of having a disability, ages 3 through 21 years, who may need special education, regardless of the severity of the disability.

If through Child Find activities, a student is identified as possibly having a disability and needing special education services, parents may be asked for their consent to evaluate their child. Special education referrals for evaluation may be made for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to academic and/or behavioral concerns.

If you have, or know of, any child from preschool to age 21 who is not currently enrolled in a special education program and you suspect they have a disability, please contact the Deer Creek School District Special Services Department: 405-348-6100.

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Nondiscrimination Policy

Nondiscrimination Policy

The Deer Creek School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, alienage, ancestry, religion or religious creed, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability or handicap, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. This policy is applicable in all matters concerning staff, events, students, the public, employment, admissions, financial aid, educational programs and services including career tech, facilities access, and individuals, companies, and firms with whom District does business.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX and VII of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries concerning application of this policy may be referred to the Title IX/504/ADA Compliance Coordinators:

Lenis DeRieux, Assistant Superintendent: 20701 N. MacArthur Edmond, OK 73012, 405-531-9168, lenisderieux(at)dcsok.org
Cordell Ehrich, Chief Financial Officer: 20701 N. MacArthur Edmond, OK 73012, 405-531-9186, cordellehrich (at) dcsok.org
Tracy Blankenship, Executive Director of Special Services: 20701 N. MacArthur Edmond, OK 405-531-6100, tracyblankenship(at)dcsok.org

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