The
Midland Borough School District offers a full continuum of special
education programs and services to all students eligible for such
services. Special education programs and services are available
for eligible students between the ages of three (3) and twenty
one (21). Services for eligible children ages three (3) to school
entry age may be requested by contacting the MBSD at 724-643-8650
or the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit at 724-774-7800.
Services for eligible students of school entry age through twenty-one
(21) years of age may be requested by contacting the MBSD.
Special education programs available include services for eligible
students who are identified as:
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Developmentally Delayed (Preschool only)
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Mentally
Retarded
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Learning Disabled
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Autistic/Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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Visually Impaired
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Hearing Impaired
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Mentally Gifted
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Multi-disabled
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Neurologically Impaired
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Physically Impaired
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Seriously Emotionally Disturbed
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Speech and Language Impaired
The MBSD conducts identification activities to determine if students
are in need of special education services.
The MBSD in conjunction with the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit
provide the above special education programs. Services for eligible
preschool age children are provided through the Beaver Valley
Intermediate Unit.
The MBSD conducts screening activities to identify students who
may be eligible for special education services. Information about
screening activities may be obtained by contacting the school
at 724-643-8650.
Parents or guardians may request that their child be screened
or evaluated for special education services. Requests for screening
or evaluation should be made in writing and directed to the MBSD.
All information collected as part of an individual student referral
or evaluation is treated in a confidential manner. A written policy
regarding the confidentiality of student records is available
for review by contacting the MBSD at 173 7th Street, Midland,
PA 15059.
Printed information regarding available special education services
and programs and parent rights
as they pertain to special education is available in the director’s
office or the office of Superintendent of Schools.
If additional information is needed, please contact MBSD’s Special
Education Coordinator at
724-643-8650.
The Midland Borough School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
