The Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District’s vision is to create a culture of excellence where students come first. This most certainly includes our students with identified disabilities. It is our obligation to provide entitled students Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) as outlined in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). A learner eligible for special education services in Iowa is entitled to SDI at no cost to the family, to meet their unique needs as a learner with a disability. This includes adapting as appropriate to the needs of the individual learner, the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address their unique needs that result from a disability and to ensure access to the general curriculum, so that they can meet the educational standard that apply to all children (IAC 41.39). The special education and related services must be designed to meet the learner’s unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living (CFR.300.1; IAC 41.1).

is the law that prohibits schools from discriminating against students with disabilities. Section 504 sets minimum standards for providing related services and aids to students with disabilities that substantially limits a major life activity. All accredited Iowa schools must comply with Section 504. Section 504 applies to elementary and secondary education, preschool and adult education, and private education.

Special education is a broad term that describes the education of students who have intellectual, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. Special education involves specially designed instruction tailored to the unique needs of each child and is provided at no cost to parents. The federal law Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.

Infants and toddlers (ages birth to 2 years old) with disabilities and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C. Children and youth (ages 3 to 21 years old) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.

Special Education Service Delivery Plan