Special Services
Jeri McElwee, Ed.D., abd (918) 445-6001 jeri.mcelwee@berryhillschools.orgChild Find
Berryhill Public Schools is committed to providing comprehensive educational services to all students – including students with disabilities. About 20% of Berryhill students on average have some type of disability which requires attention.
Berryhill makes every effort to contact, evaluate and educate all children suspected of having a disability, ages 3 through 21, under the provisions established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Berryhill strictly adheres to the policies and procedures set forth under IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the State Department of Education, and the District Special Education Policy/Procedure Manual to ensure that all students receive a free, appropriate public education.
Berryhill Public School District provides specialized instruction and related services to students who qualify for IDEA services under the one of the following categories:
- Autism
- Specific Learning Disability
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Speech-Language Impairment
- Deaf/Hearing Impairment
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Multiple Disabilities
- Visual Impairment
- Orthopedic Impairment
- Emotional Disturbance
- Developmental Delays
- Other Health Impairment
If you know of a child who may qualify for these special services, or if you have any questions about the programs offered by Berryhill Public Schools, please contact the Director of Special Services, Jeri McElwee.
EdPlan Parent Connect
The State of Oklahoma is now providing parent access to a portal that allows you to view all your student's finalized IEP or 504 documents online. If you did not get connected last Spring, then during this year's meetings with the IEP or 504 teacher, you will be provided information on how to access that portal. Anytime documents are finalized in EdPlan, you will automatically be sent an e-mail notification. Here is a Parent Connect Guidethat will assist with the set up and accessing of this portal.