Upcoming Events
• May 2 & 7, BCMS Grade 6 Orientation, 7-8 p.m.
Parent Information Center
• District Special Education Plan 2012-14 [PDF]
• Special Education Program Descriptions 2013-14 [PDF]
• Resource Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities in Bethlehem [PDF document]
• Software request letter [Word DOC]
• Elementary Child Study Form [Word document]
• Elementary Child Study Form [PDF document]
Autism
Rubrics
• Rubric for Assistive Technology [PDF]
Paraprofessionals
• Paraprofessional's Guide [PDF]
Special Education School District Data Profile for the Bethlehem Central School District
The Special Education School District Data Profile is prepared in accordance with the requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Each State must have a State Performance Plan (SPP) to evaluate the State's efforts to meet the requirements and purposes of the implementation of IDEA. MORE »
Autism Speaks Video
Autism Speaks has developed a 12-minute video titled "Developing a Great IEP" that could be a resource for all parents of children with disabilities, not just those of autistic children. This video provides information on everything from the first IEP meeting through impartial hearings. VIEW VIDEO »
Private School Services
Pursuant to Education Law section 3602-c, the District will arrange for certain special education and related services to students who are residents of this school district and who attend nonpublic schools, provided that you file your request for services with the Board of Education or Committee on Special Education or before the first day of June preceding the school year for which the request is made within 30 days of notice from the District that your child has been initially identified as a child with a disability or within 30 days of establishing residency.