ESE Announcements

The Michigan Legislature has allowed districts to consider modifications specific to the State of Michigan graduation requirements when requested.

This individualized credit requirement and/or content expectation modification is called a Personal Curriculum (PC).

The majority of students will exit high school with a diploma without the help of a PC, but for some students, a PC can provide the modifications necessary for them to earn a high school diploma. A personal curriculum may be requested for one of four reasons:
1. Students who are interested in earning additional credits in math, science, English language arts, or foreign languages.
  PC Enrichment
2. Students who demonstrate a need to reduce the Algebra II requirement in the Michigan Merit Curriculum.
  PC Algebra
3. Students transferring from out-of-state or nonpublic schools after completing two years of high school.
  PC Transfer
4. Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  PC IED
For more information, please contact your school administrator.
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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 all learners outside of the typical learning environment and those that may require differing learning styles in order to meet their full potential. 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.

PROGRAMS

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Dual Diagnosed (DD)

Day Treatment (DT)

Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH)

Early Childhood Special Education Services (Birth - 3)

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE Program)

Emotional Impairment (EI)

Gifted & Talented Education (GATE)

Homebound or Hospitalized

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MiCi)

Moderate Cognitive Impairment (MoCi)

Physical or Other Health Impairment (POHI)

Post-Secondary | Essential Skills Transition Program

Post - Secondary | Work Skills

Post Secondary | Project Search

Resource

Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI)

Severe Multiple Impairments (SXI)

Visual Impairment (VI)

E P I C

IMPACT

SERVICES & SUPPORT

Accommodations and Modifications

Adapted Physical Education

Assistance with Physical Mobility and Fine Motor Skills

Audiology

Music Therapy

Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Orientation & Mobility

Physical Therapy

Psychological Services

School Social Work

Speech & Language

Teacher Consultant Services

Transition Services

ESE Announcements

Office of Exceptional Student Education