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Special Education

  Special Education Contacts

  • Mrs. Joni Lefever
    • Director of
      Pupil Services
    • 717-735-1733
    • lefevejo@mtwp.net
  • Mrs. Courtney Nowak
    • Assistant Director of
      Pupil Services
    • 717-560-3089
    • nowakco@mtwp.net
  • Mrs. Tracy Heckman
    • Program
      Assistant
    • 717-569-8231
    • heckmatr@mtwp.net

  About Special Education

Special education is planned instruction specifically designed to address the educational and related developmental needs of children with disabilities. This includes Early Intervention Services and services for school-age children in grades k-12.

The Manheim Township School District’s Special Education department has Services and Programs available to meet the needs of exceptional students as determined by the Individual Education Program (IEP) teams. The Special Education Department provides programs and services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and PA Chapter 14 Special Education Services Programs. Services are provided according to the educational needs of the child, not the category of disability. Related services are designed to enable the child to participate in or access his or her program of special education. Examples of related services are speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing services, vision services, audiological services, and family training. The District’s goal is to educate each student in the least restrictive environment with the supports and services necessary to ensure the success of the student.

  Special Education Plan

A comprehensive Special Education Plan, which is part of Manheim Township School District’s strategic plan, is due to the Pennsylvania Department of Education on a three-year cycle. A new component to the submission process is that each district must have their plan available for public review for 28 days prior to School Board approval. Please click the link below to review the proposed Special Education Plan. If you have any questions or comment, please contact the Special Education Department.

Special Education Plan

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Lancaster PA 17606
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International Baccalaureate World School College Board AP Honor Roll Recipient
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Newsweek Magazine’s America’s Top 500 High Schools
High School Named Distinguished Title I School for 2018-2019
Named 2019 Best Public High School by Niche
Named 2019 Best Public School District by Niche
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