All students are welcome members of the learning community. All students are part of their classrooms, even if their abilities differ. Perrysburg Schools teachers differentiate instruction; they provide interventions, accommodations and modifications in an effort to ensure all students achieve their greatest potential within the least restrictive environment.

• Special Education Evaluations & Individualized Education Programs

• Section 504 Evaluations & Plans

Stacey Bunker
School Psychologist
Perrysburg Junior High School & Penta Career Center
[email protected]

Jenna Carroll
School Psychologist
Toth & Woodland Elementary Schools
[email protected]

Samantha DeWood
School Psychologist
Preschool 
[email protected]
(419) 893-2221 Ext. 2

Faith Ellis
School Psychologist
Hull Prairie Intermediate School
fellis@perrysburgschools.net

Kristin Getchey
School Psychologist
Preschool
[email protected]
(419) 893-2221 Ext. 2

Sara Jones
School Psychologist
Frank & Fort Meigs Elementary Schools
[email protected]

Christin Lee
District Section 504 Coordinator
Student Services & Well-Being
[email protected]
(419) 874-9131  Ext. 2111

Laura Zylka
School Psychologist
Perrysburg High School
[email protected]

Child Find

What is Child Find?

Child Find is the process of locating, identifying and evaluating children with disabilities who may be in need of special education and related services.  As required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, amended by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA), state and local education agencies are given the responsibility to conduct child ?nd activities.  These laws affect all children who reside within Perrysburg School District.  Qualifying children who are age 3 through 21 are eligible for special education services.  If you suspect your child may have a disability, please contact your student’s teacher, principal or in the case of a preschool child, the Early Childhood Program Coordinator at (419) 893-2221.

Disability

What is a disability under IDEA?

A “child with a disability” means children ages 3 through 21 who are evaluated in accordance with rule 3301-51-06 of the Administrative Code as having an intellectual disability, a hearing impairment (including deafness), a speech or language impairment, a visual impairment (including blindness), a serious emotional disturbance, an orthopedic impairment, autism, traumatic brain injury, an other health impairment, a specific learning disability, deaf-blindness, a developmental delay (for a child between the ages of 3 and 5) or multiple disabilities, and who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services.

What is Section 504 and what is a disability under that law?

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that prohibits disability discrimination in federally-funded programs and activities.  All public school districts receive some amount of federal funding; therefore, public school districts must comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. §794 and 34 C.F.R. §104, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §12101 and 29 C.F.R. §1630.  

Essentially, public schools have two primary obligations under Section 504.  The school district must (1) not discriminate against a qualified disabled person on the basis of disability and (2) provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to each qualified disabled person who is in the school district’s jurisdiction.  

According to Section 504, a “disabled person” is one who:

1. has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities;

2. has a record of such impairment; or

3. is regarded as having such an impairment. 34 C.F.R. §104.3(j)(1).

The school district must only provide a free and appropriate education to those students who meet the definition in (1) above.

Early Intervention

If you are a parent/guardian of a child aged birth to three years who demonstrates delays or de?cits in their development, please contact Help Me Grow Early Intervention at 1-800-755-GROW (4769).

Special Education Resources

• Evaluation Roadmap Office of Exceptional Children, ODE

• Special Education Procedural Safeguards Guide: A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education: Special Education Procedural Safeguards Notice (April 2017)

• Translations: A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education translations can be accessed here.

• Accessible Formats: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document in an accessible format (ex: braille, large print, audio) by contacting the Assistive Technology & Accessible Educational Materials Center.

• Ohio Department of Education: Special Education Department

• Each Child Means Each Child: Ohio’s Plan to Improve Learning Experiences and Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

• Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Students with Disabilities [Updated July 2021]

• State Support Team Region 1

• ODEW Special Education Model Policies and Procedures

The CQ CommUNITY supports the school district mission by working to ensure that ALL students’ unique experiences, backgrounds and talents are supported, valued and respected.

The purpose of the CQ CommUNITY is to:

Perrysburg Schools has a variety of resources and services available for our students and families who may be newcomers. These services are available to extend the rights afforded to those who meet any of the following Ohio Department of Education mandates:

• To support students and families who are English learners, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 specifies schools’ obligations to ensure access and engagement in high-quality academic learning activities that include early learning, K-12 and career-technical education programs.

• The Migrant Education Program is designed to help migratory children overcome disruptions in education, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, health-related problems and other factors that inhibit their abilities to do well in school. It also prepares them to make successful transitions to higher education or employment.

• Immigrant children and youth are individuals who have the following characteristics:

• Ages 3 through 21;

• Not born in any state; and

• Not been attending one or more schools in any one or more states for more than three full academic years (see ESEA Section 3201(5)).

For accessing services, please direct questions to:

Chris Harper
English Language Learners
Immigrant & Migrant Family Programming
[email protected]
(419) 874-9131  Ext. 2192

Perrysburg Schools has resources available for our students who are living in a foster home or relative caregiver situation. Partnering with the county agency and caseworker, the school district will work to help provide the necessary support for our students to have a successful school experience.

For additional information, please direct questions to:

Chris Harper
Foster Liaison
[email protected]
(419) 874-9131  Ext. 2192