Fort Wayne Community Schools - Special Education
All students, including those with disabilities, are held to high expectations and have equitable access to educational opportunities that enrich their lives and prepare them for future success. FWCS provides special education services to qualifying preschool age children from ages 3 to 5 years old.
Homebound instruction for students with injury or temporary illness is also offered through Special Education.
Contact
Call 260-467-1110 for information on all aspects of Special Education including eligibility, placement and early childhood programs.
Special Education Services
Dr. Nikki Sprunger, Director of Special Education Services
Child Find/Evaluation Process
Parent Resources
Procedures
Dyslexia Assessment
We are committed to your child’s academic success and are glad to have the opportunity to provide your child with the support they need to be successful. As part of new legislation passed in the most recent assembly, SEA 217 provides guidance for testing students in grades K-2 for Dyslexia in an effort to provide earlier support for learners. We have created an informational page with links to resources to help with your questions. To learn more about the required assessment and to view resources, please visit https://fortwayneschools.org/Dyslexia.php
Occupational Therapy/ Physical Therapy Parent Resources
Occupational Therapy Resources
- 7 Super Brain
- Activities to Encourage Hand Dominance
- Activities to Promote finger isolation
- Activities to Promote Hand Strengthening
- Activities to Promote In hand manipulation skills
- Activities to Promote Separation of the Two Sides of the Hand
- 10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned for Children Under the Age of 12
- bal-a-vis-ex_activities
- Developmental Progression of Handwriting Skills
- Fine Motor Requirements for Handwriting
- Gross Motor Skills and Handwriting
- Heavy Work Activities List for Teachers
- Promoting Letters
- The Things Children are NOT Doing when Watching TV
- Tips for students who need to move
- Visual Perceptual Skills Required for Handwriting
Physical Therapy Resources