Cleveland Metropolitan School District transportation
216.838.7733
1111 Superior Ave E, 2nd Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114
What services do all CMSD schools provide for children with disabilities?
All CMSD schools provide a full continuum of services for students with mild to moderate learning and behavioral issues. Depending on the child’s needs, he or she may receive instruction in the regular education classroom with accommodations and supports, or in a small-group resource room setting for some subjects, or in a single classroom environment for all core subjects. The goal is to provide students with disabilities with access to the general education curriculum and to prepare them for college and careers. All CMSD schools have access to speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology, and orientation/mobility services.
CMSD also offers specialized classes within schools in every region of the city for specific and/or significant needs.
Will CMSD provide transportation to the school of my choice for my child with a disability?
If an IEP team determines that a student with special needs is eligible for transportation as a related service, the District will transport the student to the school nearest to his/her home that can provide the appropriate services as outlined in his/her IEP. A family may choose a program in a school other than the one that is nearest to their home; however, the District may not be able to provide transportation services.
If high school students live more than a half-mile from school, CMSD helps by paying for transportation through the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority for all students, including those with disabilities who may not have transportation as a related service in their IEPs.
How do I enroll my child with a disability in a CMSD school?
If your child is not currently attending a CMSD school, visit the special education department at 1111 Superior Avenue East. You must bring the following documentation to complete the enrollment process:
• Proof of identity
• Proof of address
• Birth certificate
• Immunization record
• Special education paperwork, including Evaluation Team Report (ETR) and most current Individualized Education Plan (IEP)