Cornell School District
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| District type | Public |
| Location | Coraopolis, Pa., USA |
| Enrollment 2006-2007 | Approx. 736 students |
| Grades | K-12 |
| District location | City |
| District Mascot | Raider |
| District colors | Blue and Gold |
[edit] ABOUT THE SCHOOL
The Cornell School District is located about 15 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It serves a portion of the West Hills/Airport Area that includes Coraopolis and Neville Island.
[edit] MISSION STATEMENT
Cornell School District will provide a comprehensive education to all students that will enable them to achieve maximum potential as lifelong learners.
[edit] SPECIAL EDUCATION
SCREENING & EVALUATION
- The Cornell School District employs the following procedures for locating, identifying, and evaluating the needs of school age students requiring special education programs and/or services. These procedures, as required by state regulations, are as follows:
As prescribed by section 1402 of the school code, the district routinely conducts screening of the child's hearing and visual acuity. Initial screening for speech and language skills is completed during kindergarten at each elementary building. This screening is also initiated at other times on a referral basis to the nurse. Gross motor and fine motor skills are assessed by the teachers and support staff on an ongoing basis. Teams at each building meet routinely to conduct various screening activities on an ongoing basis including: review of group-based data such as enrollment and health records, report cards, ability and achievement test scores and observable behaviors. Needs identified from these screening sources, as well as from parents and outside agencies are assessed, noted within the student's record, and discussed with parents. Various plans may be implemented and monitored. If appropriate, a referral process is initiated at each building level. Assessment data is used by the school to meet the need for further evaluation. If it is determined that a student may be eligible for special education services, the student is referred for a multidisciplinary team evaluation. After evaluation is completed, a comprehensive evaluation and report is prepared with parent involvement. This report includes specific recommendations for the types of intervention necessary to deal with the student. When the comprehensive evaluation report is completed in accordance with state regulations, an IEP team meeting with parent involvement is scheduled to develop an appropriate individualized education plan (IEP) for the student. Parents of students who suspect that their child is exceptional and in need of special education may request a multidisciplinary team evaluation of their child through a written request to the building principal.
