Welcome to the Sheboygan Area School District, where we are committed to supporting Success for Every Student, Every Day. I am honored to serve as the Director of Special Education and Pupil Services and to lead a dedicated team focused on meeting the diverse needs of our students.
I am passionate about ensuring equitable outcomes for all learners by removing barriers to success and providing the support students need to thrive. As an advocate and instructional leader, I am committed to using student-centered, data-informed decision-making to guide our programs and services in meeting the unique needs of every child.
At SASD, our Special Education staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality, individualized services for students with disabilities. We recognize that each child is unique, and we are committed to creating inclusive environments that support academic, social, and emotional growth.
We believe that strong partnerships between schools, families, and the community are essential to student success. We are grateful for the collaboration and support of our families, and we are committed to working together to enhance learning opportunities for all students.
If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Special Education department. Together, we can create meaningful and enriching educational experiences for all students.
In Partnership,
Jason Ledermann
Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
Sheboygan Area School District
CHILD FIND is a developmental screening program for children living in the Sheboygan Area School District. Families are invited to have their child screened when he or she turns three years of age. A CHILD FIND screening helps identify if a child is appropriately developing both physically and emotionally. At the screening site, school professionals are on hand to answer questions parents may have about their child’s development. In addition, information about a variety of community resources is available.
CHILD FIND can be the first step in referring a child to an appropriate special education program. The Sheboygan Area School District operates special education programs for children and students ages 3 to 21. Helping children with exceptional education needs as early as possible often results in more children becoming productive, responsible citizens.
The CHILD FIND service is provided at no charge to the parent, and all information gathered is confidential. Read the CHILD FIND brochure for more information or developmental signs to keep an eye on with your child.
Child Find Brochure
Child Find Brochure - Hmong
Child Find Brochure - Spanish
The following procedural safeguards notice is based on a model developed by the United States Department of Education, with adaptations for use by Wisconsin School districts and other educational agencies.
An Introduction to Special Education provides an overview of the evaluation team process that parents are part of when a referral is made to determine if their child needs special education and related services. It describes how an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed by the team when a special education need is identified and what information is included in each child's IEP. A worksheet for parents is provided that can be used to share their child's strengths and needs with the IEP team.
Click the links below to download a copy of this brochure from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Printed copies are available at your child's school and through the Sheboygan Area School Special Education Department.
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