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 The Special Education Department is beginning the planning process for the 2010-2011 school year. The district will continue its dedication to Co-Teaching classrooms next year,that provide learning support in the least restrictive setting.  The Resource Room support services will continue to group and support students by specific need areas.  Resource Rooms will provide instruction and support in that specific need. Students will also receive less direct support through Consultant Teacher services provided directly or indirectly within the general education setting.  For students needing more direct , individualized, and intensive support services, special class placements will also be available. Please feel free to contact your child's special education teacher to discuss the many service options available at Cato-Meridian or through our local BOCES.

Parents of 10th Graders

To help plan for support in vocational programs offered at Cayuga Onondaga BOCES special education teachers will be asking your son/daughter if they are interested in attending a Career and Technical program at the local BOCES.  Student with IEP have two enrollment options when considering a BOCES program.(CTE or CTS) There are a limited number of special education slots (CTS) as part of the BOCES programs.  All students with IEP's will receive their testing accommodations when in a BOCES programs but in order to have additional adult support and instructional support while in BOCES programs students need to be designated as a CTS student with in the BOCES CTE program. These slots are limited within each program so we try to have annual reviews and ask for slots early (February).  Please talk to your student and let their special education teacher know what you are thinking as soon as possible. 

Parents of students 11 years old or older

New York State requires that any student turning 12 during the school year have a vocational assessment done as part of their Individual Education Plan.  Your student's special education teacher will be meeting with your child to discuss what plans they have for after High School. Your child's special education teacher might send home a related form for you to fill out or ask you to set up a meeting.  It might seem early for some middle school parents top be thinking about your students plans after school but it is necessary and helpful to our planning.  Thank you in advance for your time and support in filling out those forms.