A parent or teacher who has concerns that an individual student is not making adequate progress may call or request a meeting with teachers or staff to discuss strategies and express specific concerns. If the Student is suspected of having a disability that may require special education, Arizona Ball Charter School complies with all provisions of the IDEA.  Following a referral and evaluation process, eligibility determinations are made.  Recommendations for student placements in special education are made by the MET (Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team).  Each MET includes parents, a special education teacher, the general education teacher, an administrator, and other school professionals deemed appropriate.

Services are offered by Arizona Ball Charter Schools to serve children with educational disabilities who require specially designed instruction.

Arizona Ball Charter Schools provides Special Education in accordance with all federal and state statutes, regulations, and guidelines. While it is our belief that most special education needs can be met by the inclusion of the student in the regular classroom, students will be provided specially designed instruction and related services as indicated in the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP). Once enrolled, a review of the student’s existing IEP will be conducted within 10 school days. All services at Arizona Ball Charter Schools will be provided in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). When the student’s teacher and/or parent/guardian suspect a disability, the pre-referral process will be initiated. If the pre-referral process leads to the need for evaluation, or review of existing data, a meeting will be held, which includes the parent(s) or guardian and student if appropriate, and parent/guardian permission will be obtained in writing before testing takes place.

After a student has been evaluated, a multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) meeting, which includes the parent(s) or guardian and student if appropriate, will be conducted to determine the student’s eligibility for special education services. Team members include classroom teacher, special education teacher, administrative representative, parents/guardians, and any involved related service providers. Based upon the information and data collected through the evaluation process and the determination of the team members regarding the eligibility of the student for special education services, of this meeting and evaluation, an IEP meeting may be scheduled, and an IEP may be developed by the team, which includes the parents/guardians and student if appropriate. Our primary goal is to provide services and support to students that allow them to make meaningful progress in the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment. In compliance with IDEA 2004, Arizona Ball Charter Schools is notifying parents/guardians of the availability of special education services for students through 21 years old. Procedural safeguards are available upon request. To access services, please contact the school.

Parker Galope

Office Address: 1835 West Chandler Blvd. Ste. #101 Chandler, AZ 85224

Phone #: (480) 656 – 5555 ex. #124

Email: SpecialEducation@ballcharterschools.org

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:00

In compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004, Arizona Ball Charter Schools will conduct child find activities for children birth through 21 years old. The following are the procedures: Pre-referral, Child Find and Identification.

1. Review school records (from prior schools and school of current enrollment).

2. Complete a 45-day screening for school-aged children new to the school.

3. Document interventions attempted for school-aged children prior to referring for an evaluation.

4. Refer children suspected of having a disability age birth to three years to Arizona Early Intervention Program.

5. Provide information to parent/guardian(s) in writing.

6. If appropriate, refer the child for evaluation and/or other appropriate services.

Charter schools identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities within their population who need special education and related services. For more information, contact your school’s principal.

As mandated by Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R7-2-401 (C) and (D), Arizona Ball Charter Schools is required to establish a process to ensure that any academic and/or developmental concerns of its students are not overlooked, and to determine this within the first 45 days of each child’s attendance at a new school. To comply with this mandate, your child’s classroom teacher will screen your child on aspects of your child’s development such as language, cognition, perception, and motor skills. Screening is a process of rating skill strengths and weaknesses. Should you have any questions about the screening process, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or school office.

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, no otherwise qualified individual with disabilities, shall solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity at Arizona Ball Charter Schools. The law also requires that facilities be readily accessible for use by individuals with disabilities. Arizona Ball Charter Schools is obligated to comply with the requirement of this law. Questions concerning the law may be addressed with your school site principal.

Each site has a 504 Coordinator. You may also obtain this information by contacting the school’s principal.

Ms. Kathy Griner, 504 Coordinator

Phone: (602) 896 – 9160

Email: BCS504@ballcharterschools.org

Any person who believes she or he has been subjected to discrimination based on disability may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law for Arizona Ball Charter Schools to retaliate against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the investigation of a grievance. An outline of grievance procedures is available at each school on request. Questions concerning the way in which Arizona Ball Charter Schools comply with this law may be addressed with your school’s principal.

It is the policy of Arizona Ball Charter Schools not to discriminate based on disability. Arizona Ball Charter Schools has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations implementing the Act. Section 504 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. The Law and Regulations may be examined in the office of the Section 504 Compliance Coordinator, who has been designated to coordinate the efforts of Arizona Ball Charter Schools to comply with Section 504.

Any person who believes she or he has been subjected to discrimination based on disability may file a grievance under the procedure found in IHBA-RA. It is against the law for Arizona Ball Charter Schools to retaliate against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the investigation of a grievance.