Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon Department of Education Publishes a handbook of Parent and Student Rights for Special Education Notice of Procedural Safeguards. 

If parents are concerned about their child’s academic and/or behavioral progress, they should first contact their child’s teacher.  Every effort is made to assess all students for level of need and to provide appropriate instruction and intervention based on that identified need.  Some students who do not respond to initial instruction over time may need additional interventions.  If at any time the school or parent has reason to suspect a disability, a referral for a special evaluation may be initiated.

Special education services are provided to students with disabilities in grades Kindergarten through age 21.  Special education and general education staff work together to provide needed services for eligible students and ensure that services are aligned with federal and state requirements.  Our multi-tiered system of academic and behavioral supports are provided to students in their least restrictive environment.

Medford District provides a full continuum of special education and related services.  All services are developed by the IEP team and outlined in a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).  

As much as possible, students are educated in their neighborhood school.  A small number of students are served in specialized programs, both within and outside of the district.

Special Education Records Requests

For full special education records, please contact the MSD Special Education Department via one of the options below:

Fax: 541-842-1093

Fillable/Submittable Form

Please be sure to include the Release of Information and a receiving email address on the request.