Exceptional Education
Exceptional education means specially designed instruction to meet the unique educational needs of a child with a disability. It includes instruction; accommodations/modifications; supports; and related services needed as determined by the child’s individualized education program team. The parent is a necessary component and is always invited to participate as a team member. The steps in the exceptional education process include:
Identification and Referral Evaluation
Determination of eligibility
Development of an IEP and determination
of services
Reevaluation
For more information, you may want to look at the VDOE document, Families Guide to Special Education, or contact the Supervisor of Exceptional Education:
Dr. Suzan Denby
Supervisor of Exceptional Ed.
504 Compliance Officer
sdenby@ccps.net
804.652.4612
Dr. Keyvette Peebles
Transition Coordinator
kpeebles@ccps.net
804.829-9249
Mrs. Kelly Tobe
Dyslexia Contact
Ktobe@ccps.net
804-829-9256
SEAC-Special Education Advisory Committee
Want to join SEAC? Interested in providing suggestions, comments, or ideas to the Advisory Committee, or just want to attend an upcoming meeting?
College Experiences
Longwood Life: A college experience for students with disabilities in transition from high school to adulthood.
Mason Life (George Mason University): Comprehensive transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire a university experience in a supportive academic environment.
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Child Find Information
Child Find is a service mandated by the Commonwealth of Virginia, which serves children from birth to age 21, inclusive. School districts are directed to screen, identify, and evaluate those students who might need special education services to support their learning.
If you suspect that your child between birth and before the age of three may have a disability or you are concerned that your child is not meeting their developmental milestones, please contact the Infant & Toddler Connection of Henrico, Charles City and New Kent at (804) 727-8535 for Early Intervention. If your child is between the ages of two and five, please complete this form or call the Office of Exceptional education at (804) 652-4612. If you suspect your school-age child (Kindergarten-12th grade) has a disability that may require special education services, please contact the administrator of the Charles City County Public School your child attends or would attend in the case of a child who is attending a private school or is homeschooled.
Those children identified as eligible may receive special education services through Charles City County Public Schools. Child Find is an opportunity for children with special needs to receive early intervention services.
For more information about the Child Find process, please contact the Office of Student Services at (804) 652-4612.
Click here for more details: Child Find Informational Flyer
Early Intervention Supports for Infants and Toddlers: Click here for Infant and Toddler Connection of Henrico
Infant and Toddler Connection of Henrico, Charles City, and New Kent
Exceptional Education Resources
IDENTIFICATION AND REFERRAL
When parents or school staff notice that a student might need special help, they should give that information to the school system. A team will gather information and decide if an evaluation is needed. Information given by the parents is very important. Anyone who has a vested interest in the child's education can refer the student to the Child Study Team. Contact your child's building administrator to complete the referral request.
DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY
In order for a student to receive special education services, the student must meet the criteria of one or more of the thirteen disability categories which adversely affects educational performance. At the eligibility meeting, a team of qualified professionals and the parents of the student make a decision as to whether or not a student meets the requirements to receive special education services. If the student is found eligible, then an IEP will be developed and special education services will begin.