• Special Education at Big Beaver Falls School District




    Vision Statement

    The Big Beaver Falls Area School District believes that all students have merit and when these two traits encounter teachers that are optimistic and content knowledgeable then positive, empowering results are produced. 

    The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 

    The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires Pennsylvania to ensure that the total number of students assessed in each subject using the PASA does not exceed one percent of the total number of all students in the state assessed on the statewide assessments.  Each local educational agency (LEA) must submit justification to BSE if it anticipates that more than 1.0% of its students enrolled in grades 3-8 and 11 will be assessed using the PASA.  A list of LEAs who anticipate exceeding the threshold will be made publicly available on the PDE website, in accordance with 34 CFR 200.6 (c)(3) regulations.  LEAs must also make the document available upon request, removing any personally identifiable information.  The Big Beaver Falls Area School District anticipates exceeding the 1.0 percent threshold for PASA participation for the 2021-2022 testing cycle.  The necessary justification information has been submitted to the Bureau of Special Education.  Questions on the Big Beaver Falls Area School District participation rates should be directed to Mrs. Mary Beth Leeman, Special Education Compliance Director at 724-843-7470 extension 1207.

     


    The BBFASD provides a variety of programs and support services to meet the needs of our diverse learners. 

     

     

    PaTTAN Family Resources Website for Complex Learners

    Coping with COVID Parent Workshop Resources - a focus on anxiety and behavior

    Google Classroom Parent/Guardian Tutorial

    My Social Distancing Story

    Resources

     

     

    Special Education Services