Special Education Supervisor
Heidi Lauzon, Ironwood Area School District (IASD) Special Education Supervisor, oversees and administers all District evaluations and programs for children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Mrs. Lauzon serves as the IASD Representative and member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team. She ensures - at a local level - that the District is complying with the procedural and substantive requirements of the IDEA, and that students are receiving a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Contact Heidi Lauzon with any questions or concerns at 906-932-0932.
Programming and Services
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The Ironwood Area School District is committed to providing quality special education programming and services. Ironwood administration and teachers work with families, the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District (GO-ISD), and outside agencies to individualize students' programs, enabling them to make progress in their grade-level curriculum in their least restrictive environment.
Ironwood Area School District Programs Elementary: Our elementary department has four resource rooms to service our K-6 students. A resource room is designed for students who need support in the general education curriculum. The four elementary resource room assignments for the 2018-2019 school year are divided by the following grade levels and need: grades K-2, grades 3-4, grades 5-6, and a resource room that meets the needs of K-6 students who benefit from highly structured, positive behavior supports. In addition, GO-ISD therapists and a school social worker support these programs. Middle School: Our middle school program offers a combination of resource rooms and teaming with general education teachers. This is done to allow for the greatest number of options in programming for the diverse needs of students. In addition GO-ISD therapists and a school social worker support these programs. High School: Our high school program operates a combination of resource rooms and teaming with general education teachers. The focus is to help students with skill development, high school graduation, and transition to the world beyond high school. ISD therapists and a school social worker support these programs. |
GO-ISD Programs and Related Services
Evaluations Over one hundred of the already eligible Ironwood students require a review every three years to determine if they are in need of comprehensive, multi-disciplinary re-evaluation. The GO-ISD diagnostic staff and Ironwood special education teachers conduct re-evaluations in addition to evaluating students who are initially referred for special education services. Programs Three-Five Program: The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program services our children aged 3-5. This GO-ISD program, currently housed in Sleight School, also services Bessemer and Wakefield students. Please contact the GO-ISD for further information at (906) 575-3438, ext. 3. Center-based Programs for Students with a Moderate Cognitive Impairment: The GO-ISD services our students with a moderate cognitive impairment (grades K-age 26). These programs, currently housed in our LLW and Sleight School buildings, also service Bessemer and Wakefield students. Please contact the ISD for further information at (906) 575-3438, ext. 3. Related Services Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy School Social Work Speech and Language Therapy Transition Services |
Parent Information
Making a Request - Assessment for Special Education Eligibility
Children ages 0-3
If you have developmental concerns about your infant or toddler less than three years of age, please contact GOISD Early On or Early On Michigan
School age children
A parent may request a special education evaluation in writing by contacting LLW Principal, Denise Woodward or LLW Special Education Supervisor, Heidi Lauzon at 932-0932. The parent may wish to arrange a meeting, connect by phone, or send their written request to Ms. Woodward or Mrs. Lauzon in care of Ironwood Area Schools, 650 E. Ayer Street.
Children ages 0-3
If you have developmental concerns about your infant or toddler less than three years of age, please contact GOISD Early On or Early On Michigan
School age children
A parent may request a special education evaluation in writing by contacting LLW Principal, Denise Woodward or LLW Special Education Supervisor, Heidi Lauzon at 932-0932. The parent may wish to arrange a meeting, connect by phone, or send their written request to Ms. Woodward or Mrs. Lauzon in care of Ironwood Area Schools, 650 E. Ayer Street.
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Family Matters Fact Sheets
Family Matters provides parents and families with information about special education and other resources. Download the Family Matters information flyer and share it with parents and families that might be looking for information about special education. |
Other agencies and organizations that work with families and schools to support students with disabilities.Michigan Alliance for Families
A parent group that works directly with families across the state. Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project Works with schools, community partners, and families to support students with ASD. Michigan Special Education Mediation Program (MSEMP) Mediators help resolve disagreements between parents and schools. IDEA Grant Funded Initiatives Various initiatives funded by the Office of Special Education to enhance its support for special education in Michigan. Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) MRS helps individuals with disabilities enter the workforce. Center for Parent Information and Resources A federally-funded center that assists other parent training centers. |
Staff Information & Forms
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K-12 State Asessments
MDE Assessment Accountability General Assessment or MI-ACCESS MI-Access is Michigan's alternate assessment system, and is designed for students who have, or function as if they have, significant cognitive impairments, and whose IEP (Individualized Educational Program) Team has determined that General Assessments, even with accommodations, are not appropriate. MI-Access satisfies the federal requirement that all students with disabilities be assessed at the state level. MI-Access is based on Michigan’s alternate content standards for English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. IEP teams must follow the guidelines for participation in MI-Access. When any level of MI-Access is selected as the state level assessment for any student, schools must provide the parents/guardians of that student: (1) information regarding the academic achievement standards on which their performance will be measured, and (2) how participation in this assessment may delay or otherwise affect (or prevent) the student from completing the requirements for a regular high school diploma. ACT Accommodations Required Case Manager Medicaid Documentation GO-ISD Medicaid Guidance Administrative Outreach Program Overview and Random Moment Time Study Information Medicaid School-Based Services Manual Medicaid School-Based Services Quality Assurance Plan Medicaid Documentation Guidelines for Case Managers |
Resources for Students with ASD
Peer To Peer Universal Best-Practice Interventions for Students with ASD Subject Area Resources PBIS for Students on the Spectrum Educational Strategies Free Internet Modules - Autism Internet Modules (AIM) GO-ISD Special Education Policies and Procedures
Plan for the Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services Special Education Center-Based Program Placement Guidelines GO-ISD Inclusion Documentation for LLW Teachers GO-ISD Student Profile |