Special Education
Charles County Public Schools provides special education and related services for eligible children from birth to age 21.
Special education can include:
- Specialized instruction
- Vision
- Hearing
- Speech therapy
- Language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Physical education
- Assistive technology
- Counseling
Each school provides special education and related services to eligible students.
Regional programs in elementary, middle and high schools provide academic, therapeutic and/or behavioral supports for students needing more intense support.
Child Find is a process designed to locate, identify and refer young children with disabilities. If eligible, services for children birth to five are offered through the Infants and Toddlers Program and Preschool Special Education.
The Adult Independence Program (AIP) offers job training and job placement assistance for older students receiving a certificate of completion.
All decisions about a student’s special education services and placement are made by the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. The child’s parent or guardian is a member of this team.
Decisions about a student’s placement are made based on the student’s needs and are consistent with the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
A written copy of this information is available to parents upon request.
Special Education Parent Resource Nights
CCPS Department of Special Education will be hosting Resource Nights for Parents/Families of students with disabilities.
These nights will be an opportunity for parents and families to pop-in to an informal setting to discuss questions and concerns related to the IEP process (e.g. referral, IEP development, eligibility, preparing for an IEP meeting etc.).
Meetings are held in the Parent Center at the F.B. Gwynn Educational Center from 6 to 7 p.m. on the following dates:
- Oct. 9, 2024
- Nov. 6, 2024
- Dec. 4, 2024
- Jan. 8, 2025
- Feb. 5, 2025
- March 5, 2025
- April 9, 2025
- May 7, 2025
- June 4, 2025
Staff from special education leadership will be available to share their expertise with you. There will be internet access available but please bring any documentation that you wish to discuss, review, or get clarification on.
**Please note that there will not be a presentation nor is this a parent conference**
For further information on all programs offered through the Department of Special Education, please contact:
Special Education Directors |
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Larry Johnson Acting Director of Special Education 301-392-7587 lwjohnson@ccboe.com |
LeWan M. Jones |
Programs, Resources and Services
- Who to Call?
- Dispute Resolution Forms and Information
- Family Support Services
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Infant and Toddler Program
- Early Intervention Services
- Emotional Adjustment Program
- SOAR
- ACHIEVE
- Transition Services
- Adult Independence Program
- Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee
- Speech Language Pathology