Student Services

Child Find:

Ongoing efforts are made by the Lakeview Local School District to locate and evaluate children ages birth through 21 years of age, who reside within the district and have a confirmed or suspected disability in accordance with federal and state standards.
Parents, relatives, agency personnel, and concerned citizens may refer any child (birth through 21) who may qualify for special education and related services.

Anyone aware of a child who may have special needs living within the district is asked to call Mary Fran Jones, Supervisor of Student Services at (330) 637- 3809.


Special Education Services:

The cornerstone Federal legislation for the education of students with disabilities is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. IDEIA ensures the provision of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for every student who qualifies under the Federal Law and corresponding federal and state regulations.

Our goal is to work with parents/guardians to help ensure that every child experiences success in the Lakeview Local School System. The District encourages parents to call the office of Student Services, at (330) 637-3809 if they suspect their child has a handicap that may interfere with their child's ability to progress in the general education environment.

Special educational services are available to students with disabilities (SWD) from age 3 through 21 years of age. Lakeview promotes inclusion practices whenever appropriate, and provides support to the general education teacher and/or the SWD participating in the general education setting. The District employs one school psychologist, and 13 intervention specialists serving grades K-12. In addition, 1.5 speech therapists serve students identified with deficits in the area of communication.
The District contracts with the TCESC for various related services in order to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.


Title I Services:

Title I Reading Services are provided for students in grades K through 5 who are experiencing difficulty with the reading process and who meet eligibility requirements. These services are provided in a variety of ways including small group instruction, inclusion in the general education setting, and individual conferencing. There are two Title I teachers and one Title I coordinator who provide these services and monitor student progress.

Students who are believed to be at risk for reading deficits are generally referred by the classroom teacher or are identified through a screening process. If a parent believes his/her child may be at risk in the area of reading, the Title I coordinator, Mrs. Mary Lou Bristol, should be contacted at either Lakeview Elementary School (330) 638-2154 or Lakeview Middle School (330)637-4360.


Response to Intervention Model:

Lakeview Local Schools utilizes the Response to Intervention Model (RTI), for at risk learners, and makes every effort to work with any student having difficulty in the general education classroom. This process includes the utilization of an Intervention Assistance Team (IAT), composed of the following: the teacher, parent, principal, guidance counselor, RTI coach, student when appropriate, and any other specialist who may help the team to problem solve. Any individual may make a referral to this team on behalf of a struggling student. The purpose of the IAT meeting is to develop strategies and interventions designed to help the struggling student become successful in the classroom.

Any parent who believes their child is having difficulty within the general education setting should first make contact with their child's teacher. The guidance counselor is available in each building for additional consultation.


Gifted Services:

Gifted services are provided in grades 4 through 8 for students who meet eligibility requirements. Testing for gifted eligibility generally occurs in grades 3 and 7; however, if a parent, teacher, or student believes a child meets the criteria, the guidance counselor in the appropriate building should be contacted.

Honors and advanced classes are available in grades 9-12 for those students who meet the established criteria. Lakeview High School guidance counselors work with students and parents to create the best possible schedule for each student.

Last revision: 2010-06-30