Special Education
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We are a team of professionals dedicated to students with special needs who need particularly designed instruction. Our mission is to support students, staff, and families by using data to provide effective, evidence-based instruction and services to ensure student growth and successful transition.
Among the areas we cover are speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, employment training, health and psychological services, and assistance for students with hearing and vision impairments.
Our vision:
Build
Empower
InspireResources
- Referral for multidisciplinary evaluation
- KDE regulations
- Safeguards notice
- FCPS procedures
- Public notice of FCPS nondiscrimination, FERPA, and Child Find policies
- WHAS Crusade for Children
Web tip: The URL shortcut for this page is fcps.net/specialed
For employees
In-house resources are posted under the Staff portal.
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Contact us
Amanda Dennis,
director of Special EducationAssociate directors:
Michelle Cannoy (elementary),
Christina Grace (elementary),
Becky Dahlstrom (middle schools),
Rachel Baker (high schools),
Adam Liechty (evaluations / Child Find)Associate directors' school assignments
Administrative assistants:
- Cassandra Gatewood,
(859) 381-4171 - Lauren Moss,
(859) 381-4193 - Sharon Keys,
(859) 381-4182
Fax: (859) 381-4312
- Cassandra Gatewood,