Rules & Regulations


Special Education is specially designed instruction, at no cost to the parent, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.

Special Education Programs and Services are governed by state and federal laws.

To review these laws, the following website can be accessed:

Michigan Special Education Rules and the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

 

"Helping local school districts to effectively address the needs of children with disabilities."

 

Kathy Fortino

Director, Special Education
Phone:(231) 767-7251
Fax: (231) 773-1028
kfortino@muskegonisd.org

Carolyn Smith-Gerdes

Assistant Director,
Special Education
Phone:(231) 767-7251
Fax: (231) 773-1028

csgerdes@muskegonisd.org