Union Township School Corporation provides assistance for our students with special needs in partnership with Porter County Education Services.

Union Township Schools offers a range of special education services to meet the needs of eligible students. UTSC provides special education programming through our partnership with Porter County Education Services.

Special education includes customized teaching methods and related support services to help each student succeed. Our services range from support in regular classrooms to specialized programs for students needing more intensive help.

Services Overview:

Union Township Schools provides special education services for students aged 3 through 21. For younger students (ages 3 until kindergarten), we offer a variety of preschool services through PCES. The case conference committee carefully considers each student’s developmental, educational, and behavioral needs to find the best placement in the least restrictive environment.

Union Township Schools values diversity and believes all students benefit from learning together. We are committed to providing a range of services for students with unique needs.

If you suspect your child may have special needs that limit their ability to learn, please contact your child's teacher, principal or our Special Education District Supervisor at:

Mrs. Cheryl Hoard

cheryl.hoard@ptsc.k12.in.us

Director of Special Education Services

UTSC Central Office

219-759-2531 ext. 1314

The federal government, through legislation entitled the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA), states that a child with a disability means a school-age child who has been evaluated and determined to have one of the following disabilities listed below that adversely affects the child’s educational performance and who therefore needs special education and related services.  The law also requires public schools to provide services to preschool age students with disabilities if they are at least three years of age, have a disability demonstrated by a documented deficit in one or more areas of development, which has an adverse effect upon development and functioning.

Porter County Education Services

(219) 464-9607