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    HELPFUL LINKS        

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    School Zone Locator

    Locate your student’s zoned school by inputting your home address.   Please note that your student may be transferred to another school due to availability of services and at the discretion of ESE staff and approval of ESE director.

    https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/domain/1729

     

    Enrolling a Special Education Student

    All students in Rock Hill Schools go through the same process for enrollment as detailed on our district website.  https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us//site/Default.aspx?PageID=1846   If you have your student's current IEP, please bring a copy with you at enrollment.  We will be requesting records from your previous school, but a current IEP will help your student to be placed correctly and faster in the services that they require.

    Understanding the Special Education Process

    Parents of a student or an adult student with a disability have protection under the procedural safeguards of IDEA.   A description of the procedural safeguards is provided upon initial referral and annually thereafter, and in special circumstances as described in the regulations. 

    Sources (outside agencies or organizations) that parents may contact to obtain assistance in understanding the provisions of the IDEA or special education process:

    Family Connection of South Carolina - 410 East Black Street, P.O. Box 12115, Rock Hill SC 29730   Phone: 1-800-578-8750.  Rock Hill Office serves:  Chester, Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Marlboro and York Counties.

    Federation of Families of SC - 810 Dutch Square Boulevard, Suite 205  Columbia SC  29210  Phone: 803-772-5210   Toll Free: 1-866-779-0402  Fax: 803-772-5212

    Pro-Parents - 652 Bush River Road, Suite 203, Columbia SC 29210  Phone:803-772-5688  Toll Free:  1-800-759-4776  Fax: 803-772-5341

    Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. - Central Office  3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 208, Columbia, SC  29204   Phone: 803-782-0639  Toll Free: 1-866-275-7273  TTY:  1-866-232-4525

    South Carolina Department of Education - Office of Special Education Services Assistance Line Toll Free:  1-866-628-0910

    South Carolina Legal Services - 214 Johnston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730   Phone: 803-327-9001  Toll Free: 1-800-922-3853  Fax: 803-327-7105      Rock Hill Office serves:  Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster and York Counties.

      

    York County Guide to Community Services

    A compilation of contact information for various welfare, social, medical and economic programs throughout York County.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dBHFaJd9kQFXO5g5G0omxTM8cZDfxrPF/view?usp=sharing

     

    Parent Handbook

    Your rights as parents regarding Special Education Service for students with disabilities.   Updated July 2021.

    Parent Procedural Safeguards Handbook

    Parent Handbook (SpanishTranslation)

    Sus derechos como padres acerca de los servicios de educación especial para estudiantes con discapacidades.  Updated July 2021.

    NOTIFICACION DE GARANTIAS

     

    Transportation

    Rock Hill Schools Transportation Department    803/980-2022    Please note that per Federal Law IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), only students with disabilities who have special transportation stated on their IEP's may ride Special Transportation.  Siblings, of the above designated students, will not be allowed to ride on a special transportation bus.

    For People wih Down Syndrome - All Ages - Free Support

    GiGi's Playhouse is the ONLY nationwide network of Down syndrome achievement centers; changing lives through free, results-driven programs for individuals of all ages, families, and communities.

    GiGi's Playhouse Inc.- Down Syndrome Achievement Centers ...

    For more information, please click on the link: https://gigisplayhouse.org/