Special Services

2026-2027 Paraprofessional handbook

Paraprofessional Evaluation Form

RCSC Paraprofessional Handbook & Confidentiality Agreement

Polices & Procedures Google Drive 

The Policies & Procedures Google Drive contains: 

1. General Information

• Child Find, Educational Surrogate Parent, Medication, Student Enrollment, Student Records

2. Referrals & Evaluations

• 504 Plans, Eligibility Criteria, Parents Rights 

3. Case Conferences 

• Conducting Case Conferences, IEP How to Guide, Transitional IEPs

4. Case Conferences Co...

• Diploma Types, Evacuation Plans, Extended School Year, Health Plans, Homebound Students, Homeschooled Students, Least Restrictive Environment, Modified School Day, Parent Surveys

5. Services

• Describing Services in the IEP

6. Behaviors

• Challenging Behaviors, Data Recording, Discipline, Seclusion and Restraint, Tiered Behavior Interventions, Universal Interventions, Writing a Behavioral Plan

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law that protects students with disabilities and ensures they have equal access to education in schools that receive federal funding.

Students may qualify if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, have a history of such an impairment, or are perceived as having one.

A 504 Plan provides accommodations—such as changes to instruction or testing—to help students succeed in the general education classroom. Unlike an IEP, it does not include specialized instruction.

IDOE: Section 504 Laws and Resources

504 Parent Rights (pdf)

Article 7 is Indiana's special education law, ensuring free appropriate public education (FAPE) for students aged 3–22 with disabilities. It outlines specific eligibility criteria, Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements, and procedural safeguards for families, including the right to due process.

Article 7

Article 7 (Spanish)

Notice of Procedural Safeguards (English) 

Notice of Procedural Safeguards (Spanish)

RCSC offers the following services for surrounding districts or cooperatives: 

• DHH = Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• BLV = Blind or Low Vision

Transitional Planning Handbook

Special Services Contact List

The Indiana Disability Resource Finder it is a one-stop resource to help Indiana families locate and access helpful programs and services for students with disabilities.

Indiana Disability Resource Finder

Head Start in Fulton County is provided by the Area Five Agency and offers free preschool to children ages 3-5 based on the child's age and family income. Visit the website for information on how to apply: 

Head Start of Fulton County

Indiana First Steps is a program designed to help Hoosier families make sure their infants and toddlers receive services and support at a young age to help them in the future. Visit the website for more information:  

Indiana First Steps

2026-2027 Smart Start DD Preschool handbook

26-27 Smart Start DD Preschool handbook (Spanish)

The Rochester Learning Center is part of the Rochester Community Schools district and is located at 1818 S Park Road in Rochester, Indiana. 

The Learning Center houses our CDL classes, ASE, and virtual school. Our technology department, curriculum director, and special services office are also located here. 

The Learning Center Contact List: 

574-223-1600

Lukas Schoenhals, Director of Special Services 

Meghan McLochlin, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment x5008

Scott Kistler, Director of Technology x5009

Nathan Ecker, Network Administrator & Technology Specialist x5010

Wendy Scobie, Technology Assistant x5008

Bryan Holcomb, Alternative to Suspension and Expulsion Teacher (ASE) x8109

Clint Gard, Virtual and Credit Recovery Teacher x8111

Logan Young, Construction/PLTW/CDL Teacher x8133

Jeremiah Loehmer, Project Lead the Way Teacher x8134

Contact: Leo Patino, Warsaw Adult Education

lpatino@warsawschools.org 

Text questions to: 574-216-3636

Accelerated classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays

Learn More 

Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)

Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) Spanish

EL Services in Indiana Guide

EL Services In Indiana (Spanish)

IDOE EL Guidebook

FAQ's

Certificate of Biliteracy Guidelines