Private School Services

  • 2025-2026 Online Request for Services application is now open.  If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Moskalczyk at 727-793-2704.

     

    • Private School Services Request Form (PreK-12 only) for the 2025-2026 school year.
       Private School - PPPSSD Form
    • Please also note if you change schools, you must resubmit your application for the new school.

     

     

     
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  • ESE Parentally Placed Private Schools Students with Disabilities (PPPSSD)

    FAQS Sheet Feb. 2024

    - Questions and Answers

    What Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services will be available to eligible private school students for the upcoming school year?

    Developed in consultation with private school representatives and input from the parent survey, the following services will be offered during this school year:

    • Reevaluation of private school students.
    • Access to training for private school staff and parents.
    • ESE Services are provided based on the student's eligibility up to a maximum of 60 minutes per week for each service.
    • Academic services for students with Varying Exceptionalities (VE) are provided on the private school sites until the proportionate share is exhausted.
    • Therapy services are provided on the private school sites before or after school until the proportionate share is exhausted.
      • Students with Language Impairment may receive VE services.
      • Speech/Language (PreK-12)
      • DHH Services (PreK-12)
      • Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy (PreK-12)
      • Vision Services (PreK-12)
      • Consultative services (PreK-12 case-by-case basis)
      • Services may be provided in small groups or individually.

    If my child is eligible to receive services as a PPPSSD student, will the school district develop a new Individual Education Plan (IEP)?

    • No. Children enrolled in private schools are not entitled to a Free, Appropriate, and Public Education (FAPE) as outlined in the student's IEP. The special education services to be provided will be described on a Services Plan (SP).  Students will be offered F.A.P.E. when they enroll in a public school.

    Will the Services Plan include the same special education and related services that were on my child’s IEP when she/he was in public school?

    • No. The SP is only required to include the type and amount of special education that the school district will provide during the school year, as outlined in the annual consultation agreement.

    How will the Services Plan be developed?

    • A meeting will be scheduled and will include the parent(s), a teacher from the private school, a private school representative, and a Pinellas County Schools representative. The student may also be included as appropriate.

    What are the district's procedures for reevaluations?

    • If the parent has requested services for the student, the assigned case manager will ensure that reevaluations occur every three years, at a minimum.  If the parent has not requested services, the district will offer to provide reevaluations every three years.  Notifications will be sent to the email that is on file with the district.

    Does my child need an updated IEP to enroll in public school?

    • No.  Once your child is enrolled and attending a public school, an IEP team will meet within 30 days to update the IEP and initiate any needed reevaluations.

    What are the district's procedures for requesting an initial evaluation for students who are enrolled in private school or home education?

    • Parents have the right to request an ESE evaluation for a private school or home school student, and the district retains the Child Find obligation to locate, evaluate, and identify these students.
    • In carrying out Child Find for school-aged children not enrolled in public school, Pinellas County Schools engages in Child Find activities similar to those for students enrolled in public school.
    • To request an initial evaluation, contact the PCS ESE Services Coordinator at (727) 588-6503 to begin the process. 

    What are the district's procedures for requesting an initial evaluation for students who may have disabilities who are not enrolled in any school in the district?

    • Parents have the right to request an ESE evaluation for a student who is not enrolled in a school but resides within the district. Pinellas County Schools retains the Child Find obligation to locate, evaluate, and identify these students.
    • To request an initial evaluation, contact the PCS ESE Services Coordinator at (727) 588-6503 to make the request. 

     

     

    Contact Information:

    Kathy Moskalczyk, SLP for PPPSSD   (727) 793-2704

     

     

     

     

     
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