These services are provided by specialists and are specific services, to students, that support the underlying skills required for learning. Those services defined as Related Services may include, but are not limited to: speech and language therapy, mobility instruction, special instruction for visually handicapped, home instruction, designated psychological services, physical and occupational therapy, career/occupation training. Instruction may be given in any appropriate setting, including the regular classroom. Services include assistance to individuals and/or consultation with an individual's teacher or parent, as specified in the IEP.

Adapted Physical Education (APE) - APE staff utilizes specialized skills and knowledge to develop and adapt physical education curriculums. This is to assure that students with disabilities are afforded, to the fullest extent possible, opportunities to participate safely and successfully in physical education activities.

Occupational Therapy (OT) - The OT team of occupational therapists (OTs) and certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) uses purposeful, goal-directed activities to enable a student with a disability to benefit from an individualized educational program and are designed to assist in the development of skills that are prerequisites for academic learning within the educational setting. This may include improving gross and fine motor skills, sensori-motor processing, coordination, adapting environments, organizing and using materials appropriately, and/or developing dressing and feeding skills appropriate to the learning environment.

Physical Therapy (PT) - The physical therapist plans and implements programs that will help students attain their educational potential and benefit from special education. The physical therapy team (physical therapists and physical therapy assistants) is concerned with facilitating the child’s overall performance in the classroom, considering the student’s developmental level and physical disability. Services are provided to enhance independent functioning and may include positioning, strengthening, modifications and adaptations to the environment. Although medical concerns are significant, rehabilitation is not the focus of school-based physical therapy.

Psychological Services — School psychologists and psychological examiners administer and interpret psychological and achievement tests, interpret behavioral assessment instruments; and coordinate the diagnostic/evaluation process to determine eligibility for special education. They consult with school personnel and parents about evaluation issues.

Social Work — Provides direct individual and group counseling to students in addition to consultation to parents, teachers and administrators. Social workers connect families with outside resources and liaison with medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and other professionals.