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Special Education Services

Special Education Services

Welcome to the Rice Lake Area School District’s Special Education Department.  The Rice Lake Area School District offers a full continuum of special education and related services for students age 3 through 21.  At the elementary, middle, and high school levels, students are provided services in their home school to the extent possible to meet their unique, individual needs.  Students receive services in educational settings ranging from self-contained to fully integrated educational environments, both on and off campus. We offer an exceptional early childhood program (for students with special needs prior to 4-year-old kindergarten) as well as a work experience program for our high school students. 

Students with the following impairments and a need for special education may receive special education services.

  • Autism
  • Significant Developmental Delay
  • Emotional/Behavioral Disability
  • Specific Learning Disability
  • Speech & Language Impairment
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Orthopedic Impairment
  • Other Health Impairment
  • Cognitive Disability
  • Vision Impairment
  • Deaf/Hearing Impairment

Related Services are provided when they are necessary for the student to benefit from their special education program and may include: 

  • Assistive Technology
  • Audiology
  • Educational Interpreting
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • School Psychological Services
  • School Health/Nurse Services
  • School Social Work Services
  • Speech/Language Services
  • Transportation

Individual Education Program Team

To determine the best support for your child, we form a dedicated Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. This team is made up of people who know your child best and understand special education—including you (the parents), general and special education teachers, school psychologists, related service providers, and administrators. Together, we work as a partners to see if your child qualifies for services and to design a plan tailored to their unique needs.

More Special Education Information

  • The early years of a child's life are filled with rapid growth, curiosity, and discovery. We believe that every young learner deserves high-quality, inclusive, and meaningful learning experiences where they can use their unique strengths to thrive.

    In partnership with families and community early learning programs, our district provides a full continuum of special education and related services tailored for children ages 3 to 5. Whether you already have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your child or are just beginning to wonder if your child might need extra support, we are here to walk alongside you every step of the way. 

  • Growing from a student into an independent adult is an exciting journey, and the Rice Lake Area School District is here to support your family every step of the way. Our dedicated Transition Team helps students with disabilities seamlessly navigate two major life milestones: the move from middle school to high school, and the eventual exciting transition from high school into adult life.

    We focus on building real-world skills, fostering independence, and opening doors to future career opportunities. You can contact any member of our Transition Team at any time for guidance, resources, or support.

    RLASD Work Experience Course Description

    RLASD Transition Manual