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Karen Allison - Department Chair
Phone: 703-207- 4009
Email: kallison@fcps.edu
Ann Bergesen
Phone: 703-207-4134
Email: abergese@fcps.edu
Emily Dygve
Phone: 703-207-4045
Email: ENDygve@fcps.edu
Cherylle Edmondson
Phone: 703-207-4192
Email: cedmonds@fcps.edu
Chelsea Feist
Phone: 703-207-4134
Email: cmfeist@fcps.edu
Tom Harlow
Phone: 703-207-4116
Email: tharlow@fcps.edu
Jayne Krissoff
Phone: 703-207-4028
Email: jkrissoff@fcps.edu
Danievie MacLauchlin
Phone: 703-207-4029
Email: dtmaclauchlin@fcps.edu
Scott McCombs
Phone: 703-207-4134
Email: simccombs@fcps.edu
Sarah Vandruff
Phone: 703-207-4087
Email: SJVandruff@fcps.edu
Mandy Withers
Phone: 703-207-4087
Email: aawithers@fcps.edu
Assistants
Tammy Akhtar
Margaret Corl
Buck Payne
Chris Robinson
Carl Sowell
Dan Evans
Martha Reyes
Amy Christman
Selena Watkins
Wanda Williams
Cindy Witmer
Aspen Johnson
Therapists
Diane Dailey-Damitio (S/L)
Cecilia Healy (OT)
Cathy Melton (PT)
Social Worker
Shannon Stapleton
703-207-4085
Employment & Transition Representative
Lynelle Palencia
703-207-4034
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Program Overview
The Falls Church High School Special Education PD/ID (Physical Disabilities/Intellectual Disability) Department provides core classes, elective classes, vocational training, adapted physical education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language therapy, employment and transition counseling, and social work services to eligible students. In addition, the department assists students in the general education curriculum with equipment adaptations, curriculum and testing accommodations, and classroom support as needed. Students also have opportunities to participate in supervised work experiences and social events. The academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of all of the students are addressed in this department through the collaboration of teachers, therapists, social workers, technology specialists, community agencies, and transition representatives.
Mission
The mission of the Falls Church High School Special Education PD/ID Department is to instruct and encourage students to seek, access, and employ curriculum accommodations and assistive technology in order to become independent and successful learners.
Vision
The vision of the Falls Church High School PD/ID Department is to increase the following:
- Performance on standardized assessments
- Use of assistive technology to facilitate academic, vocational, and communication goals
- Independent living skills
- Opportunities for necessary coursework and vocational experiences to enhance the transition from high school to post high school
- Positive social experiences to prepare students for various life experiences
Courses Available:
English 9-12, Foundations of English, Developmental Reading, Reinforcing Foundations, Individual Math, Personal and Financial Math, Algebra 1/Part 1, Algebra 1, Government, US/VA History, Foundations of US/VA History, World History I and II, Foundations of World History, Biology, Foundations of Biology, Active Physics, Life Skills, Word Processing, Education for Employment, Adapted PE, Basic Skills Resource
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