A Chapter of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations

"Assuring Excellence in Education in Missouri's Nonpublic Schools"

Special Education School and Program

A special education school and program serves children with learning needs that are severe enough to require the services of teachers who have specialized degrees in specific disabilities.  The following membership standards apply only to the special education school and program as defined above.

Membership Standards

12.0a   Administrators have experience and preparation for working with special- needs students.   

12.0b   Teachers are appropriately trained to work in the area of special education in which they teach. 

12.0c   Teachers are trained in developing a service plan/ service plan appropriate to the needs of each student.

            12.0d   Curriculum is adapted to allow students to progress at their individual learning rate and to facilitate transition from level to level. 

12.0e   Provision is made to allow students to attend regular classes when appropriate, and plans for transition from one placement to another are in place.

12.0f    Interdisciplinary services (physical therapy, speech, occupational therapy, counseling, etc.) related to handicapping conditions are either provided or referral resources are communicated to the families.

12.0g   Service plans/strategic plans are available in each student’s file.

12.0h   Reasonable accommodations are made in the physical plant to allow easy use of facilities by handicapped students.