Student Services

SFS employs and inclusion-focused model that imbeds student support methods for students who are Gifted and Talented (GT), English Language Learners (ELL), and Special Education (SPED). Best practices for these student populations are best practices for all students, and we are committed to providing academic support that allows all students access to core curriculum at their level.

Special Education

Santa Fe South Special Education Services

The purpose of special education is to minimize the impact of the disability and maximize the opportunity for the student to be successful in school.

Records Requests

If you are a staff member at a school district and need to request student records, please contact our Director of Special Education, Monica McFarlin at mmcfarlin@santafesouth.org or call our office at (405) 601-5440.

Do you know of a child who has a disability?
Santa Fe South Schools provides programs for all children who qualify for special education and related services. If you suspect your child may have a disability, or if you would like more information about special education services at Santa Fe South, please contact Mrs. Monica McFarlin at (405) 601-5440.

CHILD FIND INFORMATION
This notice is to inform you that Santa Fe South Schools, Inc. is maintaining an ongoing Child Find search to locate, identify and evaluate any child age 3-21 with an established or suspected disability. Child Find efforts include all individuals age 3-21 not enrolled in school as well as those who attend public and private schools, Head Start, state institutions and other child care or treatment facilities.

Santa Fe South Schools, Inc. has established and maintains a comprehensive screening and multidisciplinary referral, evaluation, and eligibility process for the identification of children with suspected disabilities. Child Find activities contain a mandate for public awareness of contact, location, and established screening procedures. Information regarding evaluation procedures can be obtained by contacting Monica McFarlin at mmcfarlin@santafesouth.org or at (405) 601-5440.

As mandated by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Santa Fe South Schools, Inc. is required to fully inform parents that personally identify information is maintained on all children who are referred and evaluated under the provisions of Child Find. The types of information sought may include but not limited to: parent concerns, developmental, adaptive behavior, sociocultural, health/medical, vision, hearing, motor, perceptual/processing, behavior, psychological, vocational and information gained through observations in the classroom and other environments.

It is the responsibility of Santa Fe South Schools, Inc. to inform parents/guardians of their rights under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Procedural Safeguards.