Special Education

Director of Special Education: Sharon O’Donnoghue
Main Secretary: Judi Ford
Special Education Pupil Accounting: Terri Conley
Clerk/Typist: Kim Garrett
Clerk/Typist: Karla White

The special education department serves eligible students who meet the following:

  1. Have a disability as defined in the MI Special Education Rules and Regulations that;
  2. Has an adverse impact on the student’s educational progress and;
  3. Requires specialized instruction through special education programs or services. (Specialized instruction includes methodologies, strategies, or timelines beyond those provided within general education that cannot be reasonably implemented by general education staff.)

Kentwood Public Schools identifies students under the eligibility of Specific Learning Disability by using a pattern of strengths and weaknesses.  Decision rules for determining a pattern of strengths and weaknesses can be obtained by contacting the Special Education Office at 554-3980.

It is the mission of the Kentwood Public Schools Special Education Department to provide excellence and equity in education. Our goal is for all students with special needs to master essential skills and become successful, productive citizens.
Current Classroom Numbers (as of September, 2010)

  • 169 Early Childhood Services
  • 470 in the elementary levels
  • 266 in the middle school levels
  • 364 in the Freshman Campus & High School
  • 933 total students receiving special education programs
  • 1,286 total students with active IEP's receiving Special Education programs and/or Services

Incidence of students receiving special education services within KPS 
14%
Kentwood Special Education Office
4479 Kalamazoo Ave.
Kentwood, MI 49508
PH 616.554.3980
FAX 616.554.5057
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