Welcome to the Bristol School District’s Special Education Department! We are here to help every student learn and grow in the best way for them. Our team works hard to create a caring and supportive environment where all children can succeed. On this page, you’ll find information about the programs and services we offer to support your child. We are here to answer your questions and work with you to help your child reach their full potential. Your child’s success is our top priority!
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that assures children and youth with disabilities a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
Our intervention specialists work with general education teachers to use proven teaching methods that follow Ohio Learning Standards and help students grow. Special education staff provide small group instruction inside and outside the classroom to meet each child’s unique needs. At Bristol, we believe in inclusion, so all students can learn and grow together.
Our staff is committed to our students as they transition from the elementary to the middle/high school and beyond to adulthood using post secondary training, college enrollment, workforce development, and military enlistment.
We work with the Trumbull County Education Service Center (TCESC) to provide important support services for our students, such as speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, audiology, vision therapy, and a school psychologist. We also partner with TCESC and the Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities (TCBDD) to offer specialized services for students from preschool through age 23 who need extra support.