The fundamental purpose of the Special Services Department is to provide programs and services that are designed to support the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of each child so that they may become contributing members of society. The staff within the Special Services Department will ensure that a child with an educational handicap be provided with a free and appropriate public education, which may include Special Education and/or Related Services. The Special Services staff will encourage creativity and enthusiasm for learning and promote critical thinking, logical decision making, and the development of personal responsibility.