North Clackamas
School District
Special Education
Phone: 503-353-6125, Email: reedt@nclack.k12.or.us
Welcome to the Special Education Department of the
North Clackamas School District
"Empowering Every Unique Ability for Lifelong Success"
-NCSD Community Special Education Advisory Group
We believe that every student has a unique way of learning and a distinct set of strengths. Our special education team is here to provide the specially designed instruction and tailored supports that help students with disabilities reach their full potential. This process is a true partnership between our schools and families.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), we work closely with families to identify student needs through a collaborative evaluation process. If a student qualifies for special education services, the team will build an individualized education program (IEP) together with the family. The IEP outlines specific goals, specialized services, and the accommodations the student needs to succeed.
We are deeply committed to providing a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), ensuring students stay connected to their peers and school community while receiving the support they need and deserve.
Questions and Contact Information:
If you would like to speak with someone about your student, please contact your student’s school directly and ask to speak with a learning specialist or school psychologist.
For assistance from the District Special Education Office, please call 503-353-6125.
Proud To Be NCSD Podcast/ Episode 44 - Students with IEPs: Inspirational Exceptional Parents
If you have students in school, you’ve probably heard your share of school-related acronyms, including I-E-P. An Individualized Education Plan serves as a vital connection between schools and families with students who need a little extra help with academics or behavior. But what exactly is an IEP, and how does the legal document help foster a trusting bond between families and school personnel? In this episode, meet NCSD parents Colleen Sackos and Sean Kriloff, who each have kids receiving Special Education services in different NCSD schools, and share their emotional story of how an IEP helps give their students an extra boost, and their families extra comfort.