• Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) provides students with exceptionalities the most expansive continuum of programs & services in the State of Michigan. DPSCD serves over 7,000 students from birth to age 26. ​

    ​The Office of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) encompasses students identified under Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MASE) in one of the 13 areas of eligibility. The ESE department is comprised of Section 504 students, students with or suspected of having a disability/requiring an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). We work to ensure students have access to participate in the varied opportunities DPSCD provides. ​

    ​This access to instructional and other support services will result in every student maximizing their potential to successfully participate in school, work, and community life.

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    To provide a full continuum of support and services, students are placed at Inclusion Sites through the IEP process.

    Please see the list of sites and available programs below.

     
     
    INCLUSION SITE
    Grade Band
    ASD
    		 MICI ECSE MOCI POHI EI RESOURCE
    Emerson Elementary-Middle 
    		 PK-8 X X X X - X X
    Fisher Magnet Academy PK-8 X X X X - X X
    Garvey Academy  PK-8 X - X - X - X
    Henderson Academy  PK-8 X X X - - X X
    Marion Law Academy  PK-8 X X X - - X X
    Noble Elementary-Middle  PK-8 X X X X X - X
    Priest Elementary-Middle  PK-8 X - X - - - X
    Sampson-Webber Academy PK-8 X X X - - X X

     

     

    Special Education

    PROGRAMS

     

    SERVICES

    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    Moderate Cognitive Impairment (MoCi)

     

    Accommodation and Modifications

    Orientation & Mobility

    Dual Diagnosed (DD)

    Physical or Other Health Impairment (POHI)

     

    Adapted Physical Education

    Physical Therapy

    Day Treatment (DT)

    Post-Secondary | Essential Skills Transition Program

     

    Audiology

    Psychological Services

    Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH)

    Post - Secondary | Work Skills

     

    Music Therapy

    School Social Work

    Early Childhood Special Education Services (Birth - 3)

    Post Secondary | Project Search

     

    Nursing

    Speech & Language

    Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE Program)

    Resource

     

    Occupational Therapy

    Teacher Consultant Services

    Emotional Impairment (EI)

    Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI)

     

     

    Transition Services

    Gifted & Talented Education (GATE)

    Severe Multiple Impairments (SXI)

     

     

     

    Homebound or Hospitalized

    Visual Impairment (VI)

     

     

     

    Mild Cognitive Impairment (MiCi)

    E P I C

     

     

     

     

    IMPACT

     

     

     

     

     

ESE Announcements

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    Families of students with disabilities are invited to join us for an engaging virtual Parent Connection session. This month’s meeting features special guest Mr. Loren Glover, Executive Director of The Arc Detroit, who will share helpful community resources and support services for families.

    During the session, parents and guardians will learn about district ESE programs, navigating the IEP process, academic and behavioral supports, transition planning, and how to access both community and district-wide resources.

    Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
    Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Where: Virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams
    Join Here: https://bit.ly/ESEParentConnection
    Dial-In: 313-462-2305

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    Reunión de Conexión para Padres de Educación Especial

    Se invita a las familias de estudiantes con discapacidades a unirse a nuestra sesión virtual de Conexión para Padres. La reunión de este mes contará con la participación especial del Sr. Loren Glover, Director Ejecutivo de The Arc Detroit, quien compartirá recursos comunitarios y servicios de apoyo disponibles para las familias.

    Durante la sesión, los padres y tutores aprenderán sobre los programas de ESE del distrito, cómo navegar el proceso del IEP, apoyos académicos y conductuales, planificación de transición y cómo acceder a recursos tanto del distrito como de la comunidad.

    Fecha: Martes, 18 de noviembre de 2025
    Hora: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Dónde: Reunión virtual en Microsoft Teams
    Enlace para unirse: https://bit.ly/ESEParentConnection
    Número para llamar: 313-462-2305
    ID de conferencia: 890 881 957#

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    اجتماع تواصل أولياء أمور التعليم الاستثنائي

    تدعوكم إدارة التعليم الاستثنائي للانضمام إلى الجلسة الافتراضية لتواصل أولياء الأمور. سيشاركنا في جلسة هذا الشهر الضيف المميز السيد لورين غلوفر، المدير التنفيذي لـ The Arc Detroit، حيث سيقدم معلومات مهمة حول الموارد المجتمعية وخدمات الدعم المتاحة للعائلات.

    خلال الجلسة، سيتعرف أولياء الأمور والأوصياء على برامج التعليم الاستثنائي في الدائرة، وكيفية التنقل في عملية الخطة التعليمية الفردية (IEP)، وخدمات الدعم الأكاديمي والسلوكي، والتخطيط للانتقال، وكيفية الوصول إلى موارد المجتمع والدائرة.

    التاريخ: الثلاثاء، 18 نوفمبر 2025
    الوقت: 5:30 مساءً – 6:30 مساءً
    المكان: اجتماع افتراضي عبر Microsoft Teams
    رابط الانضمام: https://bit.ly/ESEParentConnection
    رقم الاتصال: 313-462-2305
    رمز المؤتمر: 890 881 957#
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