Charlotte County Public Schools: Recognized Disability Categories

Original title: Charlotte County Public Schools - Disability Categories

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What this does

These categories define the specific medical and developmental conditions that qualify a student for specialized educational support and services within the Charlotte County school system.

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Students with disabilities

These students must fall into one of these categories to qualify for specialized educational services.

Parents and guardians

They must navigate these categories when seeking ESE services for their children.

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Summary

This document lists the specific disability categories recognized by Charlotte County Public Schools for the purpose of determining eligibility for services. These categories align with Florida Department of Education standards.

Key Facts

Charlotte County Public Schools recognizes 14 distinct disability categories for exceptional student education eligibility.
The recognized categories include: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dual Sensory Impairment (Deaf-Blind), Intellectual Disability, Other Health Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Emotional/Behavioral Disability, Language Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Visual Impairment, Developmentally Delayed, Hospital Homebound, Orthopedic Impairment, and Speech Impairment.
The 'Developmentally Delayed' category is restricted to students between the ages of 3 and 9 years old.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are these categories used for?

These categories are used to determine if a student is eligible for services within the school district.

Are these categories specific to Charlotte County?

No, these categories are based on the eligibility criteria established by the Florida Department of Education.

Why It Matters

These categories define the specific medical and developmental conditions that qualify a student for specialized educational support and services within the Charlotte County school system.

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Connected Entities

organizationCharlotte County Public Schools“The school district providing the list of disability categories.”Map →

organizationFlorida Department of Education“The state agency providing the eligibility criteria for the listed categories.”Map →

Sources

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yourcharlotteschools.net

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