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The Department of Specialized Services supports the needs of students with disabilities, including the provision of behavioral and academic intervention services to students in need of support.
Milwaukee Public Schools is dedicated to identifying, locating, and evaluating students with suspected special education needs from the ages of 3–21. Eligible students with disabilities will be provided with a free and appropriate public education consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Parents, school staff, or community members may make a referral for consideration of special education need by contacting the numbers listed below.
For concerns about the development or academic achievement of students who do not currently attend an MPS school, please contact the Child Find office at childfindreferrals@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or 414-874-8493.
For concerns about the development or academic achievement of students who currently attend an MPS school, please contact the regional manager of specialized services for your child's school by calling the applicable number below.
Families with children in a special education program should be aware of important details about their children's education during and following school closures. Please read the letter included below and contact your child's teacher if you have any questions.
English – Family Letter Special Education Updates – May 2021
Arabic – Family Letter Special Education Updates – May 2021
Burmese – Family Letter Special Education Updates – May 2021
Hmong – Family Letter Special Education Updates – May 2021
Karen – Family Letter Special Education Updates – May 2021
Rohingya – Family Letter Special Education Updates – May 2021
Somali – Family Letter Special Education Updates – May 2021
Spanish – Family Letter Special Education Updates – May 2021
Allied Health
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Access the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's guidebook here: Wisconsin's Informational Guidebook on Dyslexia and Related Conditions
Director of Special Education: Amy Kowalski Phone: 414-438-3535 Email: stanivat@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Senior Director of Specialized Services: Travis Pinter Phone: 414-438-3648 Email: pinterte@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Milwaukee Public Schools 5225 W. Vliet Street Milwaukee, WI 53208 Switchboard: (414) 475-8393
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