In order to qualify for support services, a student needs to be evaluated and meet criteria for a specific disability area as outlined by the Minnesota Department of Education. In addition, the student needs to show that their disability impacts their academic achievement that requires a need for support services. Some students will have a medical diagnosis but will not demonstrate an educational need and would not qualify. Some students will qualify for an educational diagnosis but will not have a medical diagnosis.
Student Support Services
Student Support Policies
Support Services Director Services
PACT Charter School utilizes Indigo Education for its Support Services Director services. Indigo provides guidance, direction, and support to Minnesota charter schools and their families on special education.
Children with physical, cognitive, emotional, sensory and/or learning disabilities may need special education services and accommodations. Special education programs have been developed to assist students who are eligible for services according to the State of Minnesota eligibility criteria.
PACT Social Worker
Social Worker Information.
Student Homeless Education Assistance
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act and PACT Charter School assure the educational rights for all homeless and highly mobile students. For a paper copy of the Student and Family Residence Questionnaire, simply ask the front office or download. The completed form can be submitted to the front office or the School Social Worker (District Homeless Liaison). Your information is confidential and shall be kept for the current school year only. Questions? Call Lisa Holmquist, the District Homeless Liaison (763.712.4200, ext. 128).
Hope 4 Youth
Articles
What You Need to Know About IEPs
By Amy Nelson, Elementary Support Services Teacher
After a student is evaluated and found eligible for special education services, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is written... read more.
Lead Support Services Teacher
763-712-4200 | m.levy@pactcharter.org
Social Worker
763-712-4200 | l.holmquist@pactcharter.org
Support Services Director
800-281-8890