It’s the Special Education Learning Facility and has become a recognized provider of quality, diversified, and comprehensive special education services. SELF School houses educational programs which are jointly provided for through interagency agreements with all of the Porter County school districts
WHAT IS SELF?
GRADELINK – STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Instructions for Free & Reduced Application
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AGES 3 Through 22
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Welcome to all of our SELF School Families, Friends, and Community!
The SELF staff is dedicated to making all of our learners shine brightly in our classrooms. We want all of our students to have a wonderful and amazing year of academic and social/emotional growth.
Safety and student achievement are our most important priorities for all children at SELF School. It takes effort and cooperation from all of us-administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community–to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students at our school.
The SELF School staff want the best for every child, and look forward to partnering with you to help our children be their best. Success is the result of a team effort, and everyone has a part to play. Our staff will provide the quality instruction that students deserve and that parents expect. Parents must encourage their children often and have regular conversations with them about school and their work. Parental involvement shows children that school is important and that you are committed to their success.
Communication is an important aspect of your child’s learning so we encourage you to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns at any time.
We look forward to working collaboratively with you and know that working as a team, our dedicated staff and families will enable all of our students to have a fantastic educational experience.
OUR DISTRICTS
- Duneland School Corporation
- East Porter County School Corporation
- MSD of Boone Township Schools
- Portage Township Schools
- Porter Township School Corporation
- Union Township School Corporation
- Valparaiso Community School Corporation.
Special education services are provided for children in Porter County from age three to age twenty-two.
- Special education preschool services are available and the preschool evaluations are conducted on-site at the SELF School by appointment.
- Elementary, Middle and High School classrooms for students with more severe disabilities and students who have more intensive needs, are also housed at SELF School.
- Additional services such as speech services or related services (Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy), are provided based on student needs and eligibility.
The students at SELF School have unique educational needs that are addressed through individualized, special, or modified programs through an individual educational plan or IEP.
Staff
Principal
Jen Rogers
jrogers@pces.k12.in.us
Assistant Principal
Erica Wood
ewood@pces.k12.in.us
Secretary
selfoffice@pces.k12.in.us
Nurse
Ms. Kathleen Fitzgerald
kfitzgerald@pces.k12.in.us
Program Staff
Elizabeth Bennett-McGrew
Tiffany Briesacher
Hannah Brown
Kent Butler
Stephania DelaFuente
Melissa Garmon
Alexis Kapcia
Linda Kincaid
Lynda LeBlanc
Jennean Malo
Salina Montes
Jeff Rupe
Kailee Saulsgiver
Lisa Szanyi
Kelly Tokoly-Rothermel
Handbook
Our handbook has been prepared to assist you in knowing as much as possible about the educational services provided by Porter County Education Services at SELF.
Calendar
School Closings
The Special Education Learning Facility follows the recommendation of the Valparaiso Community Schools. If Valparaiso Community Schools should be closed due to inclement weather or on a 2-hour delay, the same schedule will apply to SELF School. If your home district is closed due to inclement weather, the home district will NOT transport your child even if SELF is open. A phone call, text, and/or email will be sent through School Messenger Notification Services. The following radio stations will broadcast school closings by 6 a.m.
- WEFM/96FM – Michigan City
- WLTH/1370AM – Gary
- WAKE/1500AM – Valparaiso
- WLJE/105.5 FM – Valparaiso
- WIMS/1420AM – Michigan City
PLEASE NOTE: WHEN THERE IS A DELAY DUE TO WEATHER, PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO A.M. PRESCHOOL AND NO A.M. SPEECH.
Download 2024-2025 Calendar
Parents
At SELF, we believe that a child’s opportunity for a happy productive future is a shared responsibility between home, school, and community. We look forward to your involvement, and anticipate that together we will have an outstanding year celebrating the continued growth and development of your child.
Gradelink – STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Gradelink – Family Access
SECLUSION & RESTRAINT POLICY
MEDICAL
ANAPHYLAXIS EMERGENCY PLAN
FOOD ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS EMERGENCY CARE PLAN
IMMUNIZATION LETTER
Medication/Procedure Authorization Form
PHYSICAL FORM FOR NEW STUDENTS (FILLED OUT BY PHYSICIAN)
MENINGOCOCCAL LETTER
PROCEDURE FOR G-TUBE FEEDING
PTO
For any questions regarding the PTO or for information on joining us, please email the PTO.
selfpto@pces.k12.in.us
Email the PTO
monthly PTO newsletter
PTO ByLaws
PTO Calendar
Community Preschool
SELF School:
750 Ransom Road, Valparaiso, Indiana 46385.
This program is designed for community preschoolers ages 3-5 who do not have an I.E.P. and are residents of Porter County. Participating children will be attending an Early Childhood Program with students with disabilities. Screenings for the program will be held at SELF School.
You must call 1-219-548-3162 for an appointment.
- The Community Preschool will be 5 days per week.
- Your child will be assigned to either a morning or afternoon session.
- Morning Session: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Afternoon Session: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Tuition for Community Preschoolers: $100.00 per month
- Payment is due on the 1st of each month. If payment is not received by the 10th of the month, your child will no longer be allowed to attend.
- Transportation is provided by parents.
- Any days missed due to fog delays, snow days, or in-service days will not be made up. Monthly fees will remain the same.
SELF School uses a messenger system as a way to notify you of school delays/closings, emergency situations, and other information. To receive messages, please make sure you have updated information in your child’s online enrollment, with up to date phone numbers and emails.
Any questions please call the SELF Office at 1-219-548-3162.
Announcements
SELF School is now hiring teachers and support staff. If you are interested, please apply on the PCES site under “Apply Now”.
SELF is still looking for kind and caring paraprofessional staff to work with our fabulous staff and students. Please apply at the PCES site under “Apply Now”.
Thank you!
Meals & Nutrition
COVID 19 Information
As concerns for the Coronavirus (COVID 19) continue, we want to assure parents and families that SELF administration has been in contact with our local Porter County Health Department. If we confirm a case, we follow the CDC’s lead on our next steps. As always, our focus is to ensure the safety of all our students and staff members and to continue to educate our students with minimal disruption. We will continue to follow the CDC recommendations to prevent any spread.
COVID-19 QUICK REFEREnCE GUIDE
New Covid 19 Protocols Revised January 2022
SELF Return to Learn
