SPECIAL EDUCATION AND STUDENT SERVICES
The Department of Special Education and Student Services supports its mission by:
complying with the provisions of IDEA of 1997(Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997) and the IDEIA of 2004 (Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act of 2004)
appropriately identifying students with disabilities based on federal and state criteria
providing high quality, specialized instructional programs utilizing supplemental materials and research-based strategies
facilitating a collaborative team among parents, staff, and students to build a positive learning environment
promoting a strengths-based approach to build on success
supporting the development of knowledge and skills to prepare students to be college-bound and/or career ready in the following areas: academics; social/emotional; behavioral; communication; fine and gross motor; organization; transition goals; and functional life skills.
Executive Director of Special Education
Rebecca Sharp
703-248-5630
FCCPS Policies and Procedures
Child Find Contact
Amanda Davis, Director of Early Childhood
703-517-6796
Secondary Transition Teacher
Elizabeth McCarthy, Meridian High School