Parents/guardians are key members of collaborative educational teams that determine eligibility for special education, as well as all decisions that are made related to special education services. The special education process is guided by state and federal regulations, as well as 糖心少女 special education policies and procedures, and informed parental consent is required.
Services & Supports
Medicaid Information
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糖心少女 Student Support Manual
The 糖心少女?Student Support Manual?provides guidance on how to implement consistent, high quality, data driven, legally compliant support for students, including special education and related services, across the entire 糖心少女 system. The intended audience for this manual is primarily 糖心少女 staff; however, this manual is also available to families.
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Parents can join the community and provide input via:
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Need Help?
It is always best to start with your child’s teacher, case carrier, or related service provider.
Find Out Who to CallContact Information
Office of Special Education
2110 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, 22204? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Director, Elementary Special Education:
Dr. Kelly Krug
703-228-6088
Director, Secondary Special Education:
Dr. Kenneth Brown
703.228.6055
Supervisor, Special Education
Jason Love (Effective 7.1.24)
Parent Resource Center (PRC)
Kathleen Donovan, Special Education Coordinator
Gina DeSalvo, Special Education Coordinator
Emma Parral-Sanchez, Administrative Assistant
703-228-7239 Syphax Center, Suite 158
Administrative Assistant, Special Education
Denisha Parker
703-228-6042
Student Support Coordinators
School | Coordinator | |
Abingdon | Kimberly Morris | kimberly.morris@apsva.us |
Arlington Community High School | Office of Special Education | Office of Special Education |
Arlington Science Focus | Candice Troutman | candice.troutman@apsva.us |
Arlington Traditional School | Karin Bloss | karin.bloss@apsva.us |
Ashlawn | Alyssa D’Amore-Yarnall | alyssa.damoreyarnall@apsva.us |
Barcroft | Kelsey Edinborough | kelsey.edinborough@apsva.us |
Barrett | Alyssa Watkins | alyssa.watkins@apsva.us |
Campbell | Eileen Temprosa | eileen.temprosa@apsva.us |
Cardinal | Manjit Chase | manjit.chase@apsva.us |
Career Center/ACHS | Jennifer Doll | jennifer.doll@apsva.us |
Carlin Springs | Deirdre Groh | deirdre.groh@apsva.us |
Claremont | Erica Midboe | erica.midboe@apsva.us |
Child Find | Karen Agate
Candice Cardwell |
karen.agate@apsva.us |
Discovery | Jennifer Crain | jennifer.crain@apsva.us |
Dr. Charles R. Drew | Carlette Bryan | carlette.bryan@apsva.us |
Escuela Key | Colette Bounet | colette.bounet@apsva.us |
Alice West Fleet | Jenna Weinberg | jenna.weinberg@apsva.us |
Glebe | Dr. Loribeth Bosserman | loribeth.bosserman@apsva.us |
Gunston | Meggie Scogna | meggie.scogna@apsva.us |
Dorothy Hamm | Amiee Puschkin | aimee.puschkin@apsva.us |
H-B Woodlawn | Meg Davis | meg.davis@apsva.us |
Hoffman-Boston | Samantha Dudding | samantha.dudding@apsva.us |
Innovation | Melissa Meck | melissa.meck@apsva.us |
Integration Station | Sara Shaw | Sara.shaw@apsva.us |
Jamestown | Karin Bloss | karin.bloss@apsva.us |
Jefferson | Hannah McLinden | hannah.mclinden@apsva.us |
Kenmore | Cynthia Evans | cynthia.evans@apsva.us |
Langston | Meg Davis | meg.davis@apsva.us |
Long Branch | Katie Hawkins | kathryn.hawkins@apsva.us |
Montessori Public School of Arlington | Dr. Loribeth Bosserman | loribeth.bosserman@apsva.us |
New Directions | Office of Special Education | Office of Special Education |
Nottingham | Jennifer Crain | jennifer.crain@apsva.us |
Oakridge | Doreen Dougherty | doreen.dougherty@apsva.us |
Randolph | Emily Gillespie | emily.gillespie@apsva.us |
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program
Step up to PEP |
Frida Krachenfels
Brian Stapleton |
frida.krachenfels@apsva.us
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Swanson | Donna Lucchesi | donna.lucchesi@apsva.us |
Taylor | Amy Apgar | amy.apgar@apsva.us |
Tuckahoe | Katie Hawkins | kathryn.hawkins@apsva.us |
Wakefield | Krystal Bujeiro-Hines | krystal.hines@apsva.us |
Washington-Liberty | Darryl Buxton | darryl.buxton@apsva.us |
Williamsburg | Jenna Gallo | jenna.gallo@apsva.us |
Yorktown | Sun Wilkoff | sun.wilkoff@apsva.us |
Contract Services | Lauren Robertson
Shirtona Horton
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lauren.robertson@apsva.us
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Mission Statement
The Office of Special Education provides ongoing support throughout the special education process for students with disabilities, parents/guardians, principals, and school staff, to include support in the areas of evaluation, identification, placement, instruction, and transition services.
Vision Statement
Individuals with disabilities are valued members of the community, entitled to access opportunities which comprise a meaningful and dignified life. The Office of Special Education (OSE) actively promotes and fosters inclusion of all students in the school and greater community as part of a respectful culture which recognizes the value of individuality.
Foundation Values
- Special Education is an integral part of the total education system, not a separate entity. Special Education enhances the effectiveness of the school system to meet the needs of all students. Students with disabilities will be educated in an age appropriate environment with non-disabled students to the maximum extent possible. Students should be served within the regular classroom setting to the degree that is consistent with meeting the specific needs of each student, while providing an appropriate education and environment for all students.? Students should be provided special education services within their neighborhood or selected alternative school, unless there is a compelling educational reason for change in school placement.
- Students, regardless of their educational needs, will be a part of their school community, which will actively promote and foster positive attitudes toward and full acceptance of all students. Staff will be empowered to meet the educational needs of all students. Professional development activities will be provided to support the learning and professional growth of school-based staff.
- Parent involvement in the school community will support the educational success of all students.