Consolidated School Corporation

Student Support Services

Student Support Services is committed to removing barriers to learning and to promote the total well-being of students. The department provides wrap-around services, school psychology services, special education preschool, nursing, social services, and special education.

Director, Student Support Services

Michele Ferree

2801 Grant Line Rd.
New Albany, IN 47150
mferree@nafcs.org

Assistive Technology Team

New Albany Floyd County School Corporation has a team of individuals who work closely with students, parents, and teachers to enhance the student’s independence in the school setting. The team works collaboratively to select, design, fit customize, adapt, apply and maintain assistive technology devices. Members of the team have varied backgrounds and hold licenses in teaching, speech-language pathology, occupation therapy, and physical therapy. Assistive Technology Coordinator Dodie Lacey Office (812) 542-5506 Fax (812) 542-4788 dlacey@nafcs.org

Assistive Technology Links

PATINS Project – The PATINS Project is an Indiana Department of Education Assistive Technology systems change initiative. The project is made up of five regional sites.

Autism Team

The New Albany Floyd County Autism Team is a resource for parents and teachers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The multidisciplinary team is made up of New Albany Floyd County teachers, therapists, and psychologists who have experience and training in the area of Autism. The goal of New Albany Floyd County is to educate, facilitate, and empower parents and staff as they help children with ASD achieve their highest educational potential. For more information, please contact Cindy Knight, New Albany Floyd County Autism Consultant at 812-542-2168 or by e-mail at cknight@nafcs.org

Child Services

Destruction of Records

otice of Destruction of Special Education Records In accordance with Public Law 105-17 and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation, Department of Student Support Services will destroy special education records that are no longer needed for the provision of special education. Specifically selected records of former special education students, those referred for evaluation or those who have exited the program (5 years ago) will be destroyed. The school corporation will maintain only directory information including the students, name, last known address and phone number, classes attended, attendance record, grade completed and year completed. Records with will be destroyed include test protocols and written reports, individualized education plans, individualized transition plans, and other educational documents relevant to providing the student a free appropriate public education during the time the student attended school. Please note that some information to be destroyed may be needed by the student in order to substantiate claims for social security and other benefits. All former students or legal guardians of former students who meet the age criteria noted above and who participated in special education programs in Floyd County who would like to retain these educational records should contact the office of Student Support Services at 812-542-2168 prior to the 5 year deadline.

High Ability Education

New Albany Floyd County Schools, in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Indiana Department of Education, employs a comprehensive approach to identify and support high ability students. Our identification process incorporates various assessments, including the CogAT, IOWA Test, and Orleans Hanna Algebra Prognosis assessment. These assessments are administered by licensed school personnel during regular school hours and serve as both universal screeners and achievement measures.

The CogAT, a culturally unbiased and pictorial-based aptitude measure, is utilized to ensure fair assessment of students’ abilities. In conjunction with your child’s daily classroom performance and other assessments conducted by NAFCS, the results of these assessments will be carefully analyzed to determine the most suitable educational placement and experiences that cater to your child’s academic needs.

Our district is committed to providing tailored educational opportunities for high ability students starting from kindergarten through grade 12. Specifically, we have three elementary programs, located at Greenville Elementary, Grant Line Elementary, and Mt. Tabor Elementary, designed to meet the unique needs of young high ability students, commencing from the third grade. The recommendation for placement in these programs is based on the aforementioned assessment results.

At NAFCS, we believe in nurturing the potential of high ability learners by offering a wide range of programs and curricular opportunities. Through these initiatives, we strive to provide high-level experiences in various areas, ensuring that each individual’s specific needs are addressed effectively. Whether it be advanced coursework, specialized projects, or enrichment activities, we aim to create an environment that fosters the growth and development of high ability students.

Parents Rights and Procedural Safegaurds

Notice of Procedural Safeguards and Parent Rights

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