ESE

OCPS Assurances

  • Assure that all students with disabilities show annual improvement in academic achievement and make progress toward closing the achievement gap.
  • Eliminate unnecessary referrals to special education.
  • Assure that all students with disabilities are educated in settings with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate to meet their needs.
  • Eliminate the disproportionate classification and placement of minority students in special education.
  • Increase access for all students with disabilities to career, technical education and post-secondary opportunities.
  • Align district professional development resources to support OCPS in meeting the goals of the ESE Strategic plan.