Student/Parent Resources
Child Find Responsibilities
As required by Ohio law, the School shall adopt and implement written policies and procedures that ensure all children with disabilities residing within the district, including children with disabilities, regardless of their situations, who are in need of special education and related services are identified, located, and evaluated as required by Federal Law.
Title I
Information
Section 1111(h)(6)(A) of No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 states that as a parent of a student at the Mahoning County High School receiving Title I funding, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who are providing instruction to your child. Federal law requires that the school division provide you with this information in a timely manner if you request such. Specifically, you have the right to request the following information about each of your child’s classroom teachers:
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Whether the teacher meets the state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grades and subjects he or she teachers.
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Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status because of special circumstances.
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The teacher’s college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.
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Whether paraprofessionals provide services to your child, and if so, their qualifications.
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Parents have the right to request policies regarding state assessments.
If you would like to receive this information, please contact Jennifer Merritt at (330) 702-7890, extension 2, or by email at j.merritt@mahoninghs.k12.oh.us.
Section 504
Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 ensures that the child with a disability has equal access to an education. The child may receive accommodations and modifications.
The Mahoning County High School provides programs for Students with Disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit discrimination against persons with a disability in any program receiving federal financial assistance. Section 504 defines a person with a disability as anyone:
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Has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working, sleeping, standing, lifting, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, helping, eating, bending, or operation of a bodily function due to a medical disability.
The school district has the responsibility to provide accommodations and services to eligible individuals with disabilities. The district acknowledges its responsibility under Section 504 to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any person with a disability shall knowingly be permitted in any program or practice in the school. The Mahoning County High School participates in an on-going child find effort. If you are aware of any student in the Mahoning County High School district requiring specialized services, or qualify under Section 504 for an Accommodation Plan, please contact Kathy Shook, Supervisor of Special Education for Alternative Programs.
If you would like to complete a REFERRAL, please contact Kathy Shook, Supervisor of Special Education for Alternative Programs.
Kathy Shook, Supervisor of Special Education for Alternative Programs
(330) 702-7890