It is the Southern Columbia School District’s mission to provide meaningful special education services and instructional programs for all students with disabilities. Southern Columbia strives to build special programs specifically tailored to the assessed needs of a student and attempts to deliver those programs in the least restrictive environment to the greatest extent possible. Southern Columbia offers a continuum of services to allow for more independent functioning on the part of the students as they progress through the grades.

The Special Education Department facilitates school psychological services, school counseling services, health services, special education programs, gifted programs, and other supports for students requiring accommodations to access their education due to a disability as defined by federal and state law. Special Services focuses on meeting the holistic needs of all students while supporting academic achievement. Parents/guardians may reach Special Services personnel via the additional contact information listed below. 

Southern Columbia Area School District 2024-2027 Special Education Plan28 Day Public Review Period- 3/19/2024-4/16/2024

Early Intervention Transition to School Age

2024-2025 Annual Public Notice of Special Education Services and Programs, for Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, Local School Districts and Other Local Agencies Providing Services for Gifted Students and Protected Handicapped Students