Rockford regionally operates a continuum (K-12) of services for students who qualify within the autistic spectrum.

There are a variety of center and regional programs which serve students with more intensive physical, cognitive, learning and/or emotional impairments. The Individual Education Plan (IEP) determines eligibility for center and regional program placement in cooperation with parents.

Rockford regionally operates a continuum (K-12) of services for students who have mild cognitive impairments.

Our Early Childhood Special Education program is designed to meet the needs of preschool-aged children (3-5 years old) who have developmental delays. Eligibility for this program is determined through a parental referral and evaluation process.

R1TS is a transition-specific program for students ages 18-26 who have special needs and live within the Region 1, Kent Intermediate School District boundries. R1TS concentrates on the following areas of transition: employment, post-secondary education, community involvement, and home living.

Rockford provides a full continuum of support services for students who experience mild to moderate learning difficulties. Students who require less than 50 percent support through special education are typically placed in resource rooms. Students who require more than 50 percent support through special education are typically placed in a self-contained/cross-categorical setting.

Occupational therapy and/or physical therapy is provided for students who require services per their Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Our school psychologists conduct comprehensive evaluations on students who experience learning or behavioral difficulties in the classroom. Written parental permission is required to conduct an evaluation and the results are discussed with parents and staff at an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting.

Our school social workers provide individualized or small group counseling to students experiencing learning or behavioral difficulties. Parental consult is required through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) when ongoing counseling is needed.

After an initial speech evaluation is completed, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is held to determine if a student is eligible for direct, consult, or monitored speech and language services.

Special education students who are included in all regular education classes may receive TC services. Teacher consultant services are driven by the student's IEP and often include verbal testing accommodations, organizational support, and remediation of skills. The teacher consultant is also responsible for communicating the various disabilities of students to teachers and assisting them in preparing appropriate educational plans.