Get More Help in NevadaSpecial Education & Accommodations
What is Special Education?
Special Education is the term used for services and supports that schools provide to ensure that children with disabilities have access to the regular education curriculum (course of study) at their school and can, as much as possible, take part in in school activities, classes, and events.
Students with disabilities and special health care needs in public schools, charter schools, and all school districts can receive support and services, based on their individual needs.
Protections and supports can happen through Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), an antidiscrimination statute, or through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal education law, commonly referred to as special education.
Both Section 504 and IDEA ensure the right to:
Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Procedural Safeguards - Student and Parent(s) Rights and Protections
When these services, supports and protections are in place, students can fully benefit from their time in school.
Resources
Information & Support
For Parents and Patients
Center for Parent Information and Resources (DOE)
Parent Centers in every state provide training to parents of children with disabilities and provide information about special
education, transition to adulthood, health care, support groups, local conferences, and other federal, state, and local services.
See the "Find Your Parent Center Link" to find the parent center in your state.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
This easy-to-use website provides information about transition during high school and to opportunities after high school including
jobs, vocational education, and college. Provides links to contacts in each state for State Transition Contact, Regional Resource
Center Contact, State Director of Special Education, Part B Contact, and State Director or Vocational Rehabilitation.
School Contacts Page 1 (Care Notebook) (
66 KB)
A place to list the school district, special education coordinator, 504 Accommodation Plan coordinator, district nurse for
the school, care provider, and school/preschool. This is part of the Care Notebook Contacts Section.
School Contacts Page 2 (Care Notebook) ( 62 KB)
A form to list the school principal/administrator, classroom teacher, resource instructor, aide/assistant/intervener, special
education director, special education teacher, therapists, and other contacts. This is part of the Care Notebook Contacts
Section.
NIMAS, IDEA regulation for access to instructional materials
Provides data and technical information about the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS), which was
designed to make it easier and faster for students with disabilities to obtain accessible instructional materials in accordance
with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Services for Patients & Families in Nevada (NV)
| Service Categories | # of providers* in: | NV | NW | Other states (3) (show) | | NM | RI | UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Advocacy | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 16 | |||
| Preschools | 33 | 6 | 10 | 71 | ||||
| School Districts | 4 | 90 | 64 | 44 | ||||
| Special Education/Schools | 9 | 3 | 82 | 35 | 43 | |||
For services not listed above, browse our Services categories or search our database.
* number of provider listings may vary by how states categorize services, whether providers are listed by organization or individual, how services are organized in the state, and other factors; Nationwide (NW) providers are generally limited to web-based services, provider locator services, and organizations that serve children from across the nation.