In addition to the regular transportation provided to all eligible students, transportation as a related service is an essential component of the program for many students with disabilities. The School District of Waukesha transports approximately 400 students to/from their assigned school. Students with disabilities are entitled to this related service only if the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team has determined that transportation is necessary for the student to benefit from special education.

Transportation is included as a related service when the IEP team determines it is necessary for the child to benefit from special education. The IEP team will always include the parent as a required participant. Other areas looked at by IEP teams include medical and health needs, student's needs for adaptive or assistive equipment, student's capacity - ability to arrive at school on time, avoid getting lost, avoid dangerous traffic situations, and avoid other potentially dangerous or exploitative situations on the way to and from school, behavioral issues, and other program-related areas (transition, etc.).

If you have questions about transportation for special education students, contact your child's special education teacher, school principal, or the Transportation Office at 262-970-1150.