Our Special Education Instruction program is designed to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support and resources necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The Department of Special Services (DSS) publishes a quarterly electronic newsletter to provide you with updated special education and 504 information, tips, and ideas to support you and your family. Notification of the latest publication of this newsletter is sent through the GovDelivery (News You Choose) and eNotify email platforms.
It is important for parents to understand how the special education process works, so they can effectively participate and collaborate with school staff members in making appropriate decisions regarding their child’s educational needs. Parents are an integral part of the decision-making team.
This handbook includes details of the special education process and additional resources to help parents, educators, and students with disabilities work together for the common goals of successful learning and outcomes for children.
Information on Section 504 and 504 plans. Includes procedural information and related forms and documents.
Insight and guidance associated with the identification, instruction, and social-emotional wellness of students who are gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
A resource to help understand the transition planning process.
Forms related to the eligibility process, the reevaluation process, and the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Additional forms related to the special education process are also included here.
Providing direct and indirect support to schools in the instruction of students with significant cognitive disabilities who are accessing an adapted curriculum.
Adapted physical education modifies the physical education curriculum to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Supporting the special education instruction of students with autism and related disorders through the use of principles of ABA.
Learn about educational, inclusive, and assistive technology. Includes information accessible educational materials, inclusive and accessible technology tools, augmentative and alternative communication, and our AT ambassadors program.
Learn about our comprehensive behavior interventions and supports to meet the needs of a broad range of students. Includes information on our behavior support webinar series for families.
Career and Transition Services supports students as they prepare to transition to a variety of postsecondary options.
Supporting schools through a variety of models, including trainings, in-services, workshops, facilitated team meetings, and individual coaching.
FCPS can bill Medicaid for eligible services provided to Medicaid- and FAMIS-eligible students with disabilities.
Occupational therapists work to address a student's ability to access and participate in school activities.
Our physical therapists work to assure that students in special education benefit from their educational programs.
We serve students ages 2-22 who require specialized instruction and support with a variety of visual impairments.
Educational services for hearing-impaired students are provided through itinerant services and site-based programs to eligible students.
Responsive, student-centered, collaborative guidance and leadership related to the implementation of and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they pertain to special education.
Speech and language pathologists help develop effective communication skills so that students may participate in school.
2e learners have the ability to think, reason, and problem-solve at advanced levels, and they also have special learning needs. FCPS provides accommodations to ensure the success for 2e students--a unique group of learners.
