• Special Services Under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    Special Education Services

    In conjunction with the School District of Clayton, the Special School District (SSD) of St. Louis County provides special education staff, services, and programs for Clayton students with disabilities. A student qualifies for special education when it is determined, through evaluation, that there is an educational disability which “adversely affects educational performance” and requires special education services.

    Special education and related services are support services for children identified as having an educational disability. In order for a child to receive special education and related services, your child must be found to have an educational disability and need specialized instruction. Once a child is found to have an educational disability and a need for specialized instruction, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed and special education and related services can begin.

    For more information on special education services and programming in the School District of Clayton, please contact:

    Melissa Logan
    SSD Director serving Clayton
    melissalogan@claytonschools.net
    (314) 854-6041

    Kate Pavlisin
    SSD Instructional Coach serving Clayton
    katepavlisin@claytonschools.net
    (314) 854-6016