Office of Student, Community and Academic Supports

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Rhode Island has a long and proud history of ensuring that students with exceptionalities receive support and intervention to achieve high expectations and exit public education as productive citizens, life-long learners, and contributing members of the workforce.

The Office of Student, Community and Academic Supports is responsible for advancing the education of:

Children and youth with Disabilities who require Special Education
Children and youth who are English Language Learners or Limited English Proficient/Non-English Speaking
Children and youth who are Disadvantaged and/or Participate in Title I, who are Experiencing Homelessness, and/or who are Neglected, Delinquent or At-Risk.
Children and youth who are Learning Beyond Grade Level

The goal of the Office of Student, Community and Academic Supports is to ensure that children with diverse learning needs are provided equal access to a public education and that schools develop effective strategies for meeting the needs of these unique learners.

The web page of the Office of Student, Community and Academic Supports is organized by the menu to the left. If you do not find what you are looking for please contact us.

IDEA Part B Federal Application:

Rhode Island IDEA Part B 2012 Approved Application

Rhode Island Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B 2012 Federal Fiscal Year Approved Application & Spreadsheet

Reporting Students Who Receive Early Intervening Services
CEIS Memo 5/2012

Individual Education Program (IEP) Forms and Guidebook:

Click this link for copies of the new Rhode Island IEP Form and Guidebook.