Pupil Services/Special Education

Northern Regional Center Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Sessions

Join us for Connect & Share sessions that are informal opportunities for parents of children with special health care needs/ disabilities to get together. Each session will highlight a particular topic or theme with a 10-minute presentation that is recorded and then the rest of the time to chat amongst other parents

4th Wednesday of the Month 12:30-1:30 ( Feb 24, March 24, April 28, May 26)

2nd Thursday of the Month 7-8 PM (March 10, April 8, May 13, June 10)

Rotating Themes and some of the topics to be scheduled: 

• What’s Up in the Northwoods? Highlighting services and providers in rural areas. 
  • Feb 24: Updates from the Northern Regional Center- new staff, new resources,  
  • Scholl Community Impact Group: Learn about the equine programs and other opportunities available in Winchester, WI
• No One Gave us a Manual- How To’s for families navigating multiple systems and having to learn processes 
  • How to Conference: attending a conference or training for the first time can be intimidating. Come learn more about attending conferences as a parent, what to expect, and how to make the most of the time. We will also share upcoming opportunities and funding available to attend educational events to support your children. 
  • What are options for my youth to live independently or with supports after high school? 
• Stump the Experts: What are families struggling with and who can help.
  • What is occurring to address the lack of mental health supports in our communities?

No Registration needed- you can log into Zoom by phone or video

• To join via video: zoom.us/j/7549091421 (If you join the video conference and have trouble with audio or have low bandwith you can also join by phone but stay on the video as well.)
• To join by phone, dial one of these numbers: 1-646-876-9923 or 1-669-900-6833. Enter the Meeting ID when prompted- 7549091421 and #(pound), then # again when prompted for a participant ID
• Or you can use “One tap mobile” on your smart phone by just entering the following: 16468769923,,7549091421#,,#

Re-opening Letter for Parents/Caregivers of Students with Special Education

In light of the current situation due to COVID 19, please be assured that the 
USDA’s core responsibility to students with disabilities has not changed. 
We will continue to provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to 
all students with disabilities and will continue to make all decisions regarding 
your child’s placement and services in the least restrictive environment.

Click here to view the full letter.

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Special Education Services

Special Education Welcome Letter to Parents

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:

• Learning Disabilities 
• Emotional Disturbance 
• Cognitive Disabilities
• Speech and Language
• Early Childhood Special Education.

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.

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.

Families and schools have a built in parnership 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.