Special Education

Public Notice of Nondiscrimination

Individual Education Plan (IEP)

A student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed by the IEP team which includes the guardian(s) of the student, and when appropriate the student. The IEP team determines what special education supports and services are educationally appropriate for the student to make progress based on their individualized needs. Non-public (private and homeschool) students within the district's boundaries are part of Child Find and the guardian can request a special education evaluation to determine if the child is eligible for and in need of special education and related services.

White Bear Lake Area Schools Total Special Education System

Procedural Safeguards

Extended School Year

Parent Advisory Council

Activities

Special Olympics
- Looking for volunteer Coordinator(s) for the WBLAS Unified Special Olympics Team for 23-24!
- St. Croix Lumberjack's - Special Olympics Team
  - Register HERE for Bowling
    - Season starts September 10, 2023
    - Stillwater Bowl 5862 Omaha Ave. N. Stillwater, MN
MSHSL Athletic Teams: Adaptive Sports
- WBL Adaptive Athletics
- WBLAS Adaptive & Unified Sports
WBL Cheerleading
- Winter Play Day (Register HERE) - December 15th
The Community Services and Recreation Catalog
Bear Bike Scholarship
- Apply HERE

If there are other activities in the District you feel interested in that require accommodations please reach out to the Student Support Services Department. 651-407-7558

Requests for SpEd Forms access can be directed to David Thomas: david.thomas@isd624.org

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Special Education

White Bear Lake Area Schools provides a comprehensive program for students with disabilities. Services are provided to students who range in age from birth through high school, with some students receiving services until age 22.

From early intervention to community-based vocational training, students are provided a quality, individualized education program (IEP) in the least restrictive environment. Each school has a special education team that provides services to students with exceptional needs.

Mission for Special Education

White Bear Lake Area School's Mission for Special Education is to meet individual needs of students with disabilities through partnerships that promote life-long learning, independence and self-advocacy.

We Believe

Everyone has the right to be valued and respected.
Students with unique needs are entitled to equitable educational opportunities provided through a range of appropriate adaptations, services and programs.
Accountability for student growth and development requires shared responsibility across home, school and community settings.
Successful student focused transitions are driven by clear communication, shared knowledge and on-going support.
In promoting life skills and academics that will enable students to live, work and participate in the community.

Student posed for a picture with Bears mascot

Lisa Ouren, Director of Student Support Services

(o) 651-407-7552

Kristen Johnson, Assistant Director of Student Support Services

(o) 651-407-7557

Birch Lake, Lakeaires, Matoska, North Star, Vadnais Heights, Willow Lane

Sara Derby, Assistant Director of Student Support Services

(o) 651-773-6062

Transition Plus, Project SEARCH, TAPP, AWARE, South Campus, ALC, Insight

Angela Drange, Assistant Director of Student Support Services

(o) 651-653-3101

Normandy Park, District Wide ECSE Programs

David Thomas, Student Support Services Coordinator

(o) 651-407-7593

Oneka, Lincoln, Central Middle

Katy Domschot, Student Support Services Coordinator

(o) 651-407-7513

Otter Lake, Sunrise Park Middle, North Campus