 Our Mission Statement is to identify and serve all students in need of special services in their least restrictive environment. If you have any questions please contact:
John Hargis, Director of Special Services 907-591-2411, ext. 2031 Fax: 907-591-2499
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The LYSD Special Education Program serves all recognized disabilities across a variety of settings including school, residential, and alternative options.
Links for parents include: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Council For Exceptional Children
Special Education Automated Software
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 Tanya Lawrence, Administrative Assistant
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LYSD Transition Camp: This is a project for High School Students on an IEP who are given the opportunity to go to Anchorage and see some options available to them after high school. Normally we will tour the college campus, Job Corps in Palmer, etc. as well as job sites, students also learn skills needed for the city. For more info on The LYSD Transition Camp please contact John Hargis.
Special Olympics: We have participated in Special Olympics for the last 4 years including a district-wide meet for both the bowling and snowshoeing events as well as the state games in Anchorage. For more info about the LYSD Special Olympics program please contact John Hargis. |