Special Needs Services

Below is a description of the service offered to special needs students at St. Mark Catholic School
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Elaine Best 
p: 317-786-4013 ext. 220
e: ebest@stmarkindy.org
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Evelyn Karozos
p: 317-786-4013 ext. 218
e: ekarozos@stmarkindy.org

Special Education at       St. Mark Catholic School
  • Two full-time licensed special needs teachers with over 60 combined years of experience
  • Assistance in the classroom, small groups or as individual students
  • Teacher of record for ISP case conferences and other meetings
  • Other services such as Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and other services provide at St. Mark Catholic School by special education employees hired by MSD of Perry Township specifically to assist private schools in Perry Township

Testing Process for 
Special Eduction
  • Parent requests an evaluation.
  • Meeting is held for the parent and teacher to express their concerns regarding the child’s academic and/or behavioral progress.
  • The parent signs and returns the form consenting to the evaluation.
  • The evaluation is completed within fifty school days of the evaluation consent being received, and registered on the state’s secure website.
  • After the evaluation is completed, a conference is held to review and discuss the findings.
  • If the evaluation indicates that services are needed for the child, and the parent agrees, the child may be eligible for Special Education assistance.
  • Students are served within the General Education classroom.
  • Accommodations are provided in the General Education and Special Education classrooms