Student Services

The Licking Valley Local School District Student Services Department collaborates with intervention specialists, parents, and students to ensure all learners—both with and without disabilities—receive appropriate support. This team works together to provide academic interventions, behavioral support, differentiated instruction, and individualized services to meet each student’s unique learning needs.

Program and Services

English Learners

According to the Ohio Department of Education, “Students who are English learners have had significant exposure and communication experiences in a primary or home language other than English. These multilingual students benefit from specialized support in English as a second (or new) language to develop academically and participate equitably in school”.

How are students at Licking Valley identified as English Learners?

Licking Valley follows the procedures identified by the Ohio Department of Education for identifying English learners:

Students whose parents/guardians indicate during registration that another language is spoken in the home will take a screener test (Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener) to determine eligibility for English Learner Services.
Students transferring from another district who were previously identified as English Learners will automatically qualify for EL services at Licking Valley.

Parents have the right to accept or decline English Learner services. All students identified as English Learners must take the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA) yearly, even if services have been declined. When students score “Proficient” on all 4 sections of the OELPA, they may exit the EL Program.

Gifted

Gifted services are provided in Licking Valley Local Schools to meet the unique social and emotional needs of gifted learners, while encouraging them to become creative and critical thinkers, high academic achievers, lifelong learners, and productive members of society. In keeping with the vision statement: “Every adult helping every child learn and grow every day!” the Local Board of Education believes that these children require programs and services beyond those offered in regular school programs in order to realize their full potential.

Please see our Gifted Handbook below for more information about Gifted service offerings at Licking Valley.

Acceleration Policy
LV Gifted Referral Form
Gifted Program Handbook

Special Education

The Licking Valley Local School District provides a comprehensive program and continuum of services to students ages 3 to 21 identified as disabled under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Services are provided as required by Ohio’s Model Policies and Procedures for the Education of Children with Disabilities.

Special Ed Model Policies And Procedures
Child Find - Children With Disabilities

District & State Testing

Student Wellness

Licking Valley Local School District student wellness initiatives are guided by wellness policies to promote student health, well-being, and ability to learn by addressing physical, social, emotional, and intellectual factors through nutrition programs, physical activity, safe environments, and mental health support. These initiatives aim to improve academic success and lifelong healthy habits by providing comprehensive support, resources, and a positive school environment.

Student Wellness And Success Fund Plan FY202 6

District Wellness Policy

Title I

Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools for supplemental services for children from preschool through grade 12. School Eligibility is determined annually by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

Parent Right to Know Notice

Title I Public Hearing Notice

Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” All federal agencies that provide grants of financial assistance are required to enforce Title IX’s nondiscrimination mandate.

Title IX Responsibilities And Training For School Staff