Westonka Public Schools - Special Education Overview

Small School Advantages

Westonka offers lower class sizes and individual attention. We truly know each child by name.
Big School Opportunities

The wrestling squad placed in all 13 of their events at Sections, advanced seven to state and earned team Academic Gold. One athlete also earned Academic All-State.
Real-Life Success!

32 students earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement in 2012.
Top Test Scores in the State

10 consecutive years of “Best in State” performance on MCAs from the primary grades to the high school level.

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Global Immersion

Westonka offers 3 amazing, 2-week Summer Institute programs: China & global business, Costa Rica & earth sciences, and Peru & ancient civilizations.

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Full Athletics Program

Westonka offers a full varsity sports program. This year's girls hockey team competed in its first-ever state tournament. Club sports like Alpine ski are also available.
Award-Winning Music

The MWHS Wind Ensemble earned Superior ratings from all three judges at this year's Region 2AA Contest.
More Award-Winning Music

Madd Jazz earned a Superior rating at this year's Region 2AA solo/ensemble contest. MWHS vocalists earned a total of 11 Superiors, 10 Excellents and one “Best in Site.”
Top-Ranked DECA

Westonka's award-winning DECA program had 77 students compete at the state level and sent 15 to Internationals this year.
Quality Fine Arts

Westonka offers Advanced Placement art courses and boasts MN Scholastic Art Awards year after year: 2 Gold Keys, 2 Silver Keys & 2 Honorable Mentions in 2013.
Prized Drama

Six members of the 2012 fall musical, “My Fair Lady,” received SpotLight Awards for their performances.

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Special Education

Westonka Special Education Mission

The Westonka Public Schools is a collaborative community of learners that uses effective instructional methods, implements research-based curriculum models, engages and challenges all learners with high academic expectations, develops healthy social and emotional relationships and facilitates the education of students with special needs while they strive to attain their potential in life.

Belief Statements:

All students can learn.
Positive social interactions and communication skills are essential in all areas of life.
Every student has unique learning styles and strengths.
Special education programming is based on needs, not labels, needs that are addressed through continuous data collection.
The education of students is strengthened through collaboration and respect between educational staff, administrators, parents, students, and community members.
Students need the strategies and tools necessary to promote independence and become contributing members of society.

Information:

What is special education?	What are the 13 disability categories?	What is the process for identification and referral?
What does an evaluation look like?	What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)?	What is Early Childhood Special Education?
What is Extended School Year Services (ESY)?	What are Secondary Transition Services?	What rights do parents have?
How is a child dismissed from special education services?	What is Third Party Billing?	Where can I go for additional help?