Student Services
Welcome!
Dear Cameron County School District Community,
It is my privilege to serve all students and their families by providing high-quality individualized services in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
The Cameron County School District’s Office of Student Services is committed to meeting the diverse needs of students through collaboration, evidence based practices, and a focus on student strengths. We work closely with families, teachers, service providers, and community partners to ensure that each student receives the support necessary to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
We believe that all students can learn and grow when provided with appropriate opportunities, resources, and encouragement.
Thank you for your continued support of Cameron County School District. Together, we will achieve great things!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Hali Goodrow
Director of Special Education and Student Services
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure all students reach their full potential by providing equitable access to individualized supports, inclusive opportunities and provide a high-quality education that empowers every student to reach their full potential and become a lifelong learner.
Our Vision
We envision a future where all of our graduates are well-prepared to succeed in college, career, and life. We strive to cultivate critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and compassionate individuals who will make a positive impact on their communities and the world.
Our Services
We offer a range of individualized supports and services in accordance with the PA Laws and Regulations. These services include:
- Special Education Services
- Gifted Education Services
- Section 504 Services
Our Staff
Mrs. Hali Goodrow
Director of Special Education and Student Services
814.486.4000 ext. 2083
Ms. Alexia Hofmann
Assistant to the Director of Special Education and Student Services
814.486.4000 ext. 2078
SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Cameron County School District is committed to helping every child learn, grow, and succeed. Special education services, in accordance with state and federal law, are freely and appropriately provided to those students with special needs in order for them to reach their full potential. These services are designed to meet each student’s unique strengths and needs, while promoting their academic, social, emotional and developmental achievement. Supports may include specialized instruction, related services, accommodations, or modifications to help students be successful in the classroom and beyond.
Families are essential partners in the special education process. We are committed to working collaboratively with parents and guardians to ensure transparency, decision making, and positive outcomes for students. If you have any questions about services, or have concerns about your students learning or development, we encourage you to reach out.
Special Education Process
With parental consent, a comprehensive evaluation occurs to determine in a students meets eligibility for special education services. Once this evaluation is completed, a team meeting is held to discuss results. If a student is found eligible for special education services, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed to outline the supports, services, and goals designed to meet the student’s needs. If a student is not found eligible, the team will discuss other supports and interventions available to help the student succeed.
Families are encouraged to ask questions and share their insight throughout the process. The district is committed to working closely and collaboratively with families to ensure students receive the support they need to thrive. These services are provided at no cost to the parent(s).
Every Student Succeeds
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal law that ensures all students receive high-quality instruction. This Act replaces “No Child Left Behind.” This Act works alongside IDEA to ensure students receive the support they need to be successful in school. ESSA protects disadvantaged and high needs students by supporting interventions and ensuring that all teachers and families receive the information they need to ensure student progress and success.
The law requires students assessed using the Pennsylvania Alternative System of Assessment, or PASA, to not exceed one percent of the total number of students assessed by other measures.
GIFTED EDUCATION
The Cameron County School District is committed to recoginizing, challending, and supporting students who demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability. In accordance with state requirements, we provide specailly designed instruction and services to meet the unique educational needs of identified gifted learners.
Gifted education is designed to provide opportunities for students toe ngage in advanced learning, enhance critical thinking skills, creativity and problem solving abilities through appropriately challenging instruction. Services are individualized based on each students’ unique strengths and needs as outlined in a Giften Individualized Educaiton Plan (GIEP). This may include acceleration, differentiated instruction, or other specialized programming.
Gifted Education Process
We value collaboration with families throughout the gifted identification and educational placement process. Parents are a critical component of this teach.
With parental consent, a comprehensive strengths based evaluation occurs. Once this evaluation is completed, a team meeting is held to discuss results. If a student is found eligible and in need of gifted education, a Gifted Individualized Education Plan (GIEP) is developed .If a student is not found eligible, the team will discuss other supports and interventions available to help the student continue to succeed and advance.
Families are encouraged to ask questions and share their insight throughout the process. The district is committed to working closely and collaboratively with families to ensure students receive the support they need to thrive. If you have any qeustions about gifted education services, please contact the Office of Student Services.
SECTION 504
The Cameron County School District is committed to ensuring that every student has equal access to educational opportunities. In accordance Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, students with physical, mental, and/or medical impairment that limits major life activities may be eligible for accommodations and supports that allow them to fully participate in school programs and activities. These supports are outlined in a 504 Agreement.
The plan is designed to remove barrier to learning by providing reasonable accommodations,s ervices, or supports that are tailored to a students individual needs. Accommondations may address areas such as classroom instruction and environment, testing, health needs, mobility, or access to school facilities.
Section 504 Process
The process insluces referral,m evaluation, eligibility determination, plan development, and periodic review. Families are valued partners throughout this process and the District works collaboratively with parents, students, and school stuff to ensure that supports are in place that promote student success.
If you have any questions about Section 504 services or if you have eligibility questions, please contact the Office of Student Services for additional information.
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Welcome!
Dear Cameron County School District Community,
It is my privilege to serve all students and their families by providing high-quality individualized services in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
The Cameron County School District’s Office of Student Services is committed to meeting the diverse needs of students through collaboration, evidence based practices, and a focus on student strengths. We work closely with families, teachers, service providers, and community partners to ensure that each student receives the support necessary to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
We believe that all students can learn and grow when provided with appropriate opportunities, resources, and encouragement.
Thank you for your continued support of Cameron County School District. Together, we will achieve great things!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Hali GoodrowDirector of Special Education and Student Services
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure all students reach their full potential by providing equitable access to individualized supports, inclusive opportunities and provide a high-quality education that empowers every student to reach their full potential and become a lifelong learner.
Our Vision
We envision a future where all of our graduates are well-prepared to succeed in college, career, and life. We strive to cultivate critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and compassionate individuals who will make a positive impact on their communities and the world.
Our Services
We offer a range of individualized supports and services in accordance with the PA Laws and Regulations. These services include:
- Special Education Services
- Gifted Education Services
- Section 504 Services
Our Staff
Mrs. Hali Goodrow
Director of Special Education and Student Services
814.486.4000 ext. 2083
Ms. Alexia Hofmann
Assistant to the Director of Special Education and Student Services
814.486.4000 ext. 2078
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Cameron County School District is committed to helping every child learn, grow, and succeed. Special education services, in accordance with state and federal law, are freely and appropriately provided to those students with special needs in order for them to reach their full potential. These services are designed to meet each student’s unique strengths and needs, while promoting their academic, social, emotional and developmental achievement. Supports may include specialized instruction, related services, accommodations, or modifications to help students be successful in the classroom and beyond.
Families are essential partners in the special education process. We are committed to working collaboratively with parents and guardians to ensure transparency, decision making, and positive outcomes for students. If you have any questions about services, or have concerns about your students learning or development, we encourage you to reach out.
Special Education Process
With parental consent, a comprehensive evaluation occurs to determine in a students meets eligibility for special education services. Once this evaluation is completed, a team meeting is held to discuss results. If a student is found eligible for special education services, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed to outline the supports, services, and goals designed to meet the student’s needs. If a student is not found eligible, the team will discuss other supports and interventions available to help the student succeed.
Families are encouraged to ask questions and share their insight throughout the process. The district is committed to working closely and collaboratively with families to ensure students receive the support they need to thrive. These services are provided at no cost to the parent(s).
Every Student Succeeds
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal law that ensures all students receive high-quality instruction. This Act replaces “No Child Left Behind.” This Act works alongside IDEA to ensure students receive the support they need to be successful in school. ESSA protects disadvantaged and high needs students by supporting interventions and ensuring that all teachers and families receive the information they need to ensure student progress and success.
The law requires students assessed using the Pennsylvania Alternative System of Assessment, or PASA, to not exceed one percent of the total number of students assessed by other measures.
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GIFTED EDUCATION
The Cameron County School District is committed to recoginizing, challending, and supporting students who demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability. In accordance with state requirements, we provide specailly designed instruction and services to meet the unique educational needs of identified gifted learners.
Gifted education is designed to provide opportunities for students toe ngage in advanced learning, enhance critical thinking skills, creativity and problem solving abilities through appropriately challenging instruction. Services are individualized based on each students’ unique strengths and needs as outlined in a Giften Individualized Educaiton Plan (GIEP). This may include acceleration, differentiated instruction, or other specialized programming.
Gifted Education Process
We value collaboration with families throughout the gifted identification and educational placement process. Parents are a critical component of this teach.
With parental consent, a comprehensive strengths based evaluation occurs. Once this evaluation is completed, a team meeting is held to discuss results. If a student is found eligible and in need of gifted education, a Gifted Individualized Education Plan (GIEP) is developed .If a student is not found eligible, the team will discuss other supports and interventions available to help the student continue to succeed and advance.
Families are encouraged to ask questions and share their insight throughout the process. The district is committed to working closely and collaboratively with families to ensure students receive the support they need to thrive. If you have any qeustions about gifted education services, please contact the Office of Student Services.
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SECTION 504
The Cameron County School District is committed to ensuring that every student has equal access to educational opportunities. In accordance Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, students with physical, mental, and/or medical impairment that limits major life activities may be eligible for accommodations and supports that allow them to fully participate in school programs and activities. These supports are outlined in a 504 Agreement.
The plan is designed to remove barrier to learning by providing reasonable accommodations,s ervices, or supports that are tailored to a students individual needs. Accommondations may address areas such as classroom instruction and environment, testing, health needs, mobility, or access to school facilities.
Section 504 Process
The process insluces referral,m evaluation, eligibility determination, plan development, and periodic review. Families are valued partners throughout this process and the District works collaboratively with parents, students, and school stuff to ensure that supports are in place that promote student success.
If you have any questions about Section 504 services or if you have eligibility questions, please contact the Office of Student Services for additional information.
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