Duval County Special Education Co-Op Mission Statement & Program Goals

The mission of the Duval County Special Education Co-Op is to provide

leadership, guidance, and support to member districts so that they will maximize

learning for students with disabilities.

 

 

•  All students of the Duval County Special Education Co-Op will have access to the general education curriculum and be provided services in the least restrictive environment.

 

• All students of the Duval County Special Education Co-Op will be provided with instruction in an age-appropriate setting and attend classes with their general education peers receiving support from special educators when needed.

 

• The Duval County Special Education Co-Op will continue to provide services for preschool students with disabilities and have IEPs in place by their 3rd birthday.

 

• The Duval County SPED staff will meet the required timelines for evaluation and ARD Committee Meetings.

 

• The Duval County SPED Co-Op staff will provide parents the opportunity for meaningful participation in the eligibility determination and the development of the IEP.

 

• All youth ages 14 and above will have an IEP that includes coordinated, measurable, annual IEP goals and transition services that will reasonably enable the student to meet the post-secondary goals.