The Kettle Falls School District provides a wide range of programs and services for infants and students with disabilities, from birth through age 21. Once a child or young adult is identified as eligible for special education, the district provides education that is specially designed to meet the student's unique needs and ultimately aimed at preparing the student for a post high school academic setting, employment and independent living. Special education is provided at no cost to the student or parent.
Special education must conform to the student's Individualized EducationProgram (IEP). An IEP is a written plan for a child with a disability that includes specific information about areas needing additional or special support, and the services that will be provided. The IEP may include instruction conducted in the classroom, in the home, in hospitals, institutions and other settings.

Any student between the ages of birth and 21, who has not graduated from high school and who resides within the school district, may be referred for a suspected disability. The referral process begins when a teacher, parent and/or agency identifies a student in the general education program who is perceived as having a problem. The teacher, parent, student, and/or agency making the referral shall have made every effort to assist the student and resolve the problem through extensive interventions over time.

Members of the Evaluation Team have 25 school days to substantiate a rationale for an evaluation. During this period of time, the following occur: file review, contact with referring source, and review of past and present interventions. If formal interventions have not been done over time, they should be instituted during this pre-referral time. 

It is important to note that parent(s) must be notified and offered an opportunity to participate in all meetings with respect to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, and provision of free and appropriate education for the student. Interpreters are available, if needed. 

The Evaluation Team determines if the student is eligible and requires specially designed instruction. The evaluation report should be sufficient in scope to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

A reevaluation occurs by law every three years or earlier, if requested by the student’s parent, teacher, or other authority. A reevaluation occurs to determine continuing need for special education services.

Possible rationale for reevaluation: three-year requirement, parent/school request, change of category, change in placement, or termination of services. If a student appears to no longer need special education services, a reevaluation must occur in order to exit the student from special education.

For students currently enrolled in the Kettle Falls School District, please contact your school for records.

For students no longer enrolled in the Kettle Falls School District, please contact: gprice@kfschools.org or 509.738.6625 X331. The Kettle Falls School District retains special education records six years from separation of services. If the student has not received services from KFSD in more than 6 years, those records are no longer available.