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Special Education

A broad continuum of programs and service are available for the students of the Royal Oak School District. Currently over 700 students benefit from these special services. These program and service options are designed to meet the individual needs of eligible students from the ages of 0 through 26.

Emphasis is placed on educating all students in their neighborhood school to the maximum extent appropriate. However, all decisions about programs and services for students must be made by an Individualized Educational Planning Team. Parental involvement in the development, as well as the implementation of the individualized program is critical.

 "Section 504 prohibits the district from engaging in intimidating or retaliatory acts against any person for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured under the regulation, or because the person has made a complaint or participated in any manner in an investigation or proceeding brought pursuant to the regulation"

As Director of Special Education, Michelle DeJaeger oversees department budget and staffing as well as referrals and placements for students. Ms. DeJaeger also oversees special education assessments and all Special Education records. She is responsible for Early Intervention and Child Find, State/Federal reports and Individual Education Plans (IEP) for all of our students. She works with the psychological, social work, and ancillary services staff in order to meet the needs of special education students in Royal Oak.

Ms. DeJaeger can be reached at (248) 435-8400 x1269 or dejaegerm@royaloakschools.com.  

Also see:

  • The Parent Handbook is currently being revised.  Copies are available upon request through the Department of Special Education (248)435-8400 ext. 1269.