Unified School District of Antigo - Pupil Services/Special Education

Deborah Wagner

Director of Pupil Services/Special Education

120 S. Dorr Street
Antigo, WI 54409
715-627-4355 x1246

Virginia Bowman

Administrative Assistant

120 S. Dorr Street
Antigo, WI 54409
715-627-4355 x1239

Special Education Services

The Unified School District of Antigo offers a wide-range of services for students ages 3-21 who have exceptional educational needs requiring special education. Placement of children in a program is done only after thorough evaluations of specific needs and careful consideration of the children's welfare, due process rights and educational opportunities. School psychologists work with students as needed.

Programs offered include:

Students with low incidence disabilities such as autism, traumatic brain injury, hearing or vision impairments, orthopedic impairments and other health impairments have access to special education programming which is specially designed to address their individual needs. Related services such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Adaptive Physical Education are provided to students who are in need of such specialized services to assist with their educational needs.

If you suspect a child of having a disability, please contact the school principal or the USDA Pupil Services/Special Education Director with concerns and next steps. You can also access information regarding the special education referral process here.

Families and schools have a built in partnership with the child as the focus. When disagreements occur, this Special Education Procedural Safeguards booklet includes options parents have if they disagree with a decision of the school.

Gifted and Talented programming is integrated into classroom instruction for K-12 students who have special abilities. Although special enrichments are offered primarily at the elementary level, students in grades 9-12 are served through many advance offerings and activities at the High School.

Resources for Caregivers of Students with Disabilities

Transition Services for Students with Disabilities

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is a program designed to obtain, maintain, and advance employment for Wisconsin residents with disabilities.

Video Links:
DVR 101: Getting Started With the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Youth in Transition: Getting Started With the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Skills to Succeed Academy can be used by anyone to gain skills in looking for jobs

Inclusa has provided a promotional video on how they are redefining possibilites. Click here to view

If You Find Yourself Homeless

Community Links

- Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative
- For Parent Liason Contact - Danielle Yuska 715-623-4032

Forms

- Notice of Special Needs Scholarship Program