Student Support Services

Contacts

For questions about student services, evaluations, or programs, please contact:

Julien Frazier
Director of Student Services
jfrazier@vanburenschools.net

LaToyra Weston
Administrative Assistant
lweston@vanburenschools.net

Phone: (734) 697-9123 ext. 1016
Secure Fax: (734) 822-0212

You may also contact your child’s school administrator for assistance.

Van Buren Public Schools is committed to supporting the whole child. Our Student Support Services team works with students, families, and staff to ensure every student has access to the services and supports they need to be successful in school.

Special Education Services

Van Buren Public Schools provides a full range of special education programs and services for students who are eligible. Services are available for children from birth through high school graduation, or through age 25 when appropriate.

Programs and services may include:

  • Special education preschool

  • Autism center-based programs

  • Resource and support programs

  • Post-secondary transition programs

  • Homebound instruction

Special education teachers and support staff work in all VBPS school buildings. They collaborate with families and school staff through the evaluation and IEP process to identify student needs and provide appropriate supports, accommodations, and services.

Our goal is to ensure students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.

Regional Center Programs

Van Buren Public Schools also partners with the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) to provide specialized center-based programs for eligible students.

VBPS operates an Autism Spectrum Disorder center-based program for students who meet criteria for moderate to severe impairment. Additional regional programs are provided through partner districts in the following areas:

  • Severe Emotional Impairment

  • Severe Cognitive Impairment

  • Moderate Cognitive Impairment

  • Hearing Impairment

  • Severe Autism Impairment

  • Severe Multiple Impairment or Dual Diagnosis

Placements are determined through the IEP process in collaboration with families and RESA.

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