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Autism

What's Required

 Eligibility definitions:

(1) Autism - A student with autism is one who has been determined to meet the criteria for autism as stated in 34 CFR, 300.8(c)(1). Students with pervasive developmental disorders are included under this category. The IEP team's written report of evaluation shall include specific recommendations for behavioral interventions and strategies.

What We Do

What are the service options for students with autism?

  • general education classroom with consultative support from campus and district staff
  • general education classroom with direct instructional services from a special education teacher
  • a combination of general education and self-contained special education classes with consultative and/or direct instructional services
  • self-contained special education classroom with direct instructional services
  • specialized autism programs

How are services determined?

  • determined by the ARD/IEP Committee
  • based upon individual needs of the student
  • may include related services as determined by the ARD/IEP Committee
  • includes technology support as determined by the ARD/IEP Committee
  • may include strategies as determined by the ARD/IEP Committee through the autism supplement

What type of training is needed to work with students with autism?

  • the extent to which deficits in social, communication, and behavior impact academics and progress in the educational setting
  • specially designed instruction
  • accommodations and modifications
  • technology supports including communication systems
  • social skills instruction
  • positive behavior support strategies
  • principles of structured teaching
  • data collection methods and tools
  • student work systems
  • behavior management principles

Resources

  1. Autism Strategies
  2. Community Resources for Parent with Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  3. Additional Resource
Ore City High School
100 Rebel Rd.
Ore City, TX 75683
Phone: 903-968-3300 ext. 1221
Fax: +19037086495
Ore City Middle School
100 Rebel Rd.
Ore City, TX 75683
Phone: 903-968-3300 ext. 2252
Fax: +19037086486
Ore City Elementary School
1000 US Hwy 259 S.
Ore City, TX 75683
Phone: 903-968-3300 ext. 1237
Fax: +19037086201
Ore City Special Education Department
100 Rebel Rd.
Ore City, TX 75683
Phone: 903-968-3300 ext. 1207
Fax: +19037086499

PIA Requests from this governmental body can be made by:

mail: Ore City ISD, Attn: Rachel Evers, 100 Rebel Rd., Ore City, TX 75683
email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
efax: +1 903-708-6485


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