Special Education

A-C Valley Special Education

Welcome to the A-C Valley School District Special Education Information Page.

At A-C Valley School District, the Special Education Department is charged with providing support services and education to students who have learning disabilities or exceptional cognitive or physical needs. Many of these students are eligible for services through either a 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). Services are delivered to students from infancy to age 21 through early childhood education/intervention service programs outside of the district or through one or more of the following programs provided directly through the district or in partnership with the Riverview Intermediate Unit:

Specialized Academic Instruction
Speech-Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Therapy for the Visual or Hearing Impaired
Assistive Technology
Mental Health Services
Behavior Intervention and Assessment
Career and Transition Services
Life Skills Education Programming
Autism Support Programming
Sensory Room for Sensory Processing Disorder

At our core is the belief that every student deserves recognition, attention, respect, and a rigorous program that supports both growth and high academic achievement. It is our mission to work with the staff, students, families, and the community to ensure that all children are embraced, supported, and cared for.

Contact Information

Dr. Brandon M. Maines, Ed.D., B.C.S.E.
Director of Special Education
brandon.maines@acvsd.org
Ext: 1114

Mrs. Anna Smith, Ed.S., NCSP
School Psychologist
anna.smith@acvsd.org
Ext: 1105

Mrs. Elisabeth Regester
Administrative Assistant
Department of Special Education
elisabeth.regester@acvsd.org
Ext: 1100

Child Find Notices

Annual Public Notice of Gifted Education Services / Child Find

Child Find Referral Notice

Procedural SafeGuard Notice - Parent/Guardian Rights Pertaining to Special Education

Full Procedural Safeguards
Reader Friendly Overview
Link to Audio Version - https://odr-pa.org/parents/procedural-safeguard-notice-audio/

IEP vs. 504

IEP v 504 Chart (Doc)
Understanding the differences between IDEA and Section 504: http://www.ldonline.org/article/6086
Overview of 504 and comparison to IDEA: http://www.wrightslaw.com/howey/504.idea.htm
504 Education plans:https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/504-plans.html?ref=search&WT.ac=msh-p-dtop-en-search-clk