Resources for Families with Special Needs Group
Council Rock School District is committed to supporting every student and family. This page offers information and documents about our special education services, the IEP and evaluation process, gifted education, transition planning, and community resources. Families are valued partners in this work, and our goal is to provide clear guidance and helpful tools, so you feel supported at every step of your child’s educational journey. This page will be continually updated throughout the year.
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Student Services Family Guide
The Council Rock Student Services Family Guide is designed to help families understand and navigate the supports available for students across our district. It provides clear information about special education, gifted education, mental health resources, Section 504 services, and transition planning. The guide reflects our commitment to collaboration, transparency, and ensuring that every student receives the individualized support they need to succeed.
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The Parent Compass: Transitions at Every Age from Kindergarten to Adulthood: Planning for What's Next, held on April 22, 2026 Here is the link to the recording of the presentation: https://crsd4-my.sharepoint.com/personal/aoberman_crsd_org/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Faoberman%5Fcrsd%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FAttachments%2FTransition%20Webinar%2Emp4&referrer=StreamWebApp%2EWeb&referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied%2Eview%2E31429d91%2D718b%2D472c%2D8e53%2D6053d8a75955&ct=1778002609463&or=Outlook%2DBody&cid=C6259376%2DBE62%2D4A9E%2D9E91%2D1666ABC9118B&ga=1 and here is the handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gFcmrgYVDxI9nQ6o0DL71LVB9OCABTLl/view?usp=sharing
Council Rock Family Planning Night - Preparing for Life After High School, held on April 15, 2026 at Newtown Middle School https://www.youtube.com/live/3p20TXWj4oY and click here for the handout https://docs.google.com/document/d/12GIcq1S78FxGJyOZ9YL19lGgJgJl4Qy-h5WwMb1iYcI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ryv62ztcc5vd and a link to the Q&A following the presentation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ox4YxPydgYtUesQ4m_poD-erf3zLtD28jyAqWn7_vk0/edit?tab=t.0
The Parent Compass: Parent Partnership: Advocating without Anxiety and Building Positive School Relationships Recording of our webinar held on March 25, 2026 Webinar 4 (1).mp4
The Parent Compass: School, Stress, and Support
Council Rock’s Parent Compass webinar series offers families informative sessions on key topics affecting students today. Each presentation features expert perspectives and up-to-date information on issues such as school-related stress, special education supports, and student well-being. The goal is to help parents stay informed, engaged, and confident as partners in their child’s educational experience.
Please click this link for our webinar video: Understanding IEPs in PA: A Guide for Council Rock Parents: Video Project 1.mp4 and the Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LKTGgW2fxLWWVevIFcFXRtwoIi8Awn3H/view?usp=sharing
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Please click this link for The Parent Compass: School, Stress, and Support:
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Please click this link for the Council Rock Continuum of Reading Services:
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Please click this link for The Parent Compass: Understanding Executive Functioning and the Distracted Brain: Strategies to Support Organization, Memory and Attention (January 28, 2026 webinar): Webinar 3.mp4
Please click here for elementary material resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYE2t8pPN9d3W3D3OsdsEbgAp4jThPe4/view?usp=sharing
If you have any questions regarding AAC in Council Rock School District please contact one of the contact people below:
| Contact Person | Email Address | Role in Council Rock |
| Hollie Woodard | hwoodard@crsd.org | SETT Facilitator |