The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) department is committed to identifying and meeting the unique educational needs of exceptional students.  From time to time, parents of students with disabilities and the school district sometimes disagree as to what special education and related services are appropriate for their child. 

It is usually to everyone’s advantage to try to resolve differences or correct any noncompliance concerns in the least adversarial manner and closest to the school level. This saves time, preserves relationships, and can result in better outcomes for the student as well as their family. Website

Clay County Schools is proud to offer transition services to our students.

Transition services are a coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability that

• is designed to be a results-oriented process that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the student with a disability to facilitate the student's movement from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation; and...

• is based on the individual student's needs, taking into account the student's strengths, preferences and interests; and

• includes instruction, related services, community experiences, employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and if appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills.

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