Special Education

Special Education Services

Crownpoint Community School provides special education services to meet the needs of students with learning include disabilities, including individualized education plans to identify and address students’ unique challenges. We utilize the most advanced learning tools and resources, ensuring every student reaches their maximum potential. Parents and guardians work closely with our dedicated teachers and specialists to put students in the best position to succeed.

Our special education program supports students as they progress toward the goal of independent learning and fosters them growth and academic achievement. Teachers, parents, and specialists maintain consistent communication and collaboration to ensure a student’s progress. Special Education teachers and specialists focus on their student’s overall well-being, which includes their physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual health.

Special Education Policy

I. IDEA.

The school will comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq., P.L. 108-446) and its implementing regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 300). Disciplinary actions taken against a student covered under IDEA will be done in accordance with BIE’s Notice of Procedural Safeguards, available at idc2-087462.pdf (bie.edu) and BIE Special Education Practices and Processes. These documents will be provided in accordance with 34 CFR § 300.504 and to any parent/guardian or student upon request. If there is a conflict between this Handbook and the Special Education Practices and Processes or Notice of Procedural Safeguards, the school will follow the Special Education Practices and Processes or Notice of Procedural Safeguards.

II. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

The school will comply with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. §§ 701 et seq., Pub. L. No. 93-112 and its implementing regulation (34 C.F.R. Part 104). Disciplinary actions of a student covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) will be done in accordance with the BIE’s Guidance Document for Section 504 available at T’iists’ozi Bi’Olta’ counselor’s office. This document will be provided to parents and guardians during all meetings pertaining to a student’s assessment, eligibility, services, and discipline under Section 504 and to any parent or student upon request.