The Battle Creek Public School District is committed to providing quality special education services to all of our students with IEPs. Our administration and staff take responsibility for coordinating and providing quality instructional services for all of our students, completing state and federally required reports, facilitating program and curricular improvement initiatives, assuring that our district meets all legal obligations under state and federal law, as well as building collaborative relationships with other agencies and departments committed to our students and families. This website is intended to assist you in answering questions about special education programs and services in the Battle Creek Public School District. We hope you find the site helpful and informative.
Contact the Principal of your child’s school
Special Education Implementation Coordinator
- Gerry Mann, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Support Services 3 West Van Buren Street, Battle Creek, Michigan
- Jackie Stefanski, Administrative Assistant 269-965-9740
Special Education Supervisors, Calhoun ISD 354 N. 27th Street, Battle Creek, MI Jennifer GwillimJeanine Mattson-GearhartGail Van Daff
| Special Education Administrative Assistants
- Opal Nelson, 269-965-9450
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The Battle Creek Public Schools shall comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Act, a federal mandate, and the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education. Evaluation, eligibility, and student assignment are the responsibility of the school district.
Buildings in the Battle Creek Public School District provide the following special education programs and services:
| Programs Early Childhood Special Education Programs Elementary and Secondary Resource Programs Programs for Students with Mild Cognitive Impairment Programs for Students with Emotional Impairment Secondary Functional Program | Related Services Attendant services Braille services Interpreter services LRE aide support Nursing services Occupational Therapy services Orientation and mobility services Physical Therapy services School Social Work services Speech and Language Therapy services Teacher Consultant Transportation |
Links to related websites:
Calhoun Intermediate School District, Department of Special Education –
http://calhounisd.org/cisd/dept/sped/index.html
Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education –
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-5233---,00.html