Special Services

To qualify for special services at Guerin Prep, the student must have an IEP, ISP, ICEP, 504 Plan or private evaluation from a licensed psychologist that indicates a diagnosed disability.

An up-to-date copy of the IEP, ISP, ICEP, or 504 Plan is required for a student to receive support services at Guerin Prep. Prior to taking the Entrance Exam, Guerin Prep request that parents/guardians submit a copy of the student’s current documentation and a copy of the formal documentation indicating the student’s initial diagnosis.

An administrator at Guerin representing academics, the director of the Welch Center, the director of counseling and division deans review the student’s grammar school records, entrance test scores, current IEP, ISP, ICEP or 504 Plan to determine whether the student could succeed at Guerin Prep.

Guerin provides minimal accommodations for students who have mild disabilities. Guerin Prep does not provide modifications.

Guerin Prep High School works in collaboration with the Leyden Area Special Education Cooperative (LASEC) to provide services for students who qualify for special education services because of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The director of the Welch Center works with ASEC representatives to maintain current documentation, to coordinate testing services for students and to request evaluations.

Services LASEC provides for Guerin Prep students:

1. Annual domain meetings
2. Annual Individual Service Plan review meetings
3. Determination of a student’s need for re-evaluation (every three years)
4. Consultative services regarding student needs.

Accommodations Guerin Prep provides for its students who qualify for special services:

1. Extended test time (time and a half)
2. Preferential seating
3. Use of the Barbara Welch Learning Enrichment Center for tutoring/support services
4. Use of graph paper for math
5. Use of a word processor for written material (personal laptop)
6. Copy of peer notes or teacher lecture outline (student is responsible for approaching teacher)
7. Use of daily planner and check with teacher for accuracy of records (student is responsible for approaching teacher)
8. Tape-recorded lectures (with prior approval of teacher)
9. Use of books on tape (parents/guardians responsible for ordering/purchasing materials)

Guerin Prep does NOT provide the following:

1. Read aloud for tests or quizzes
2. Modification of assignments, projects, quizzes, tests or grading scales
3. Extended time for assignments or projects

Please contact Ms. Tracy Hannon, director of the Barbara Welch Learning Enrichment Center with specific questions about Special Services and your student.

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Anthony Tinerella, principal
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