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Assistant Superintendent/Executive Director of Special Education: Carol Johnson (cjohnson@rappahannockschools.us) 540-227-0023, extension 3209
Recognition of National Inclusive Schools Week
December 6-10, 2021
Inclusive Schools Week is an annual event sponsored by the Inclusive Schools Network (ISN), which is held each year during the first full week in December. Since its inception in 2001, Inclusive Schools Week has celebrated the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors. The week also provides an important opportunity for educators, students and parents to discuss what else needs to be done in order to ensure that their schools continue to improve their ability to successfully educate all children.
This year, the Inclusive Schools Week’s theme is “Rebuilding our Inclusive Community Together.” Join us in celebrating Inclusive Schools Week December 6-12, 2021!
Mission of the RCPS Special Education Program
The Rappahannock County Public Schools, Division of Special Services, is committed to supporting school personnel as they work together with families to educate students with varying skills and abilities, address their unique challenges and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living.
Purpose
The Department of Special Education for Rappahannock County Public Schools serves students with disabilities ages 2-21, who are found eligible for special education and related services by a multidisciplinary team.
Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities
An online overview of keys to a child's academic success and information on creating an appropriate education plan is available at
https://www.imdetermined.org/parents/critical-decision-points-for-families-of-children-with-disabilities/
Meetings
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet four times this year. These meetings are open to any and all parents, teachers and community members that wish to support our special needs program!
SEAC Meeting Dates for 2021-2022:
September 30- 6:00 (Virtual Meeting): Planning, Inclusive Practices Assessment
*Contact Carol Johnson for ZOOM Link - cjohnson@rappahannockschools.us
November 18- 6:00: (Virtual Meeting): Compensatory/Recovery Services, Inclusive Practices Continued
January 27- 6:00: Supporting the Needs of Our Virtual Learners, Services Available through CSA Funding, Inclusive Practices, Continued
March 31- 6:00: Info Session with Mom's in Motion; Approval of Annual Plan
October 22- 6:00 (Virtual Meeting)
December 3- 6:0
Specific Disabilities/ Procedural Safeguards
Information on specific disability categories and procedural safeguards can be found in the "Links" Tab
Required Posting Regarding Vision/Hearing Impairment (VA Code 22.1-217.01)
Copy and paste the link below or call 540-227-0259 for a hard copy
Go to Links and Click VDOE Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities
ParaPro Training Module can be accessed in Links |
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