About DSS
Our Vision

Providing extraordinary services to assist students in becoming productive members of society and to ensure the health and well-being of the school community.
The DSS Leadership Team
Kim Dockery  

Kim Paddison Dockery
Assistant Superintendent
Department of Special Services

Lizette Torres Barthel
Executive Admistrative Assistant

571-423-4010
571-423-4017-FAX

Office of Intervention and Prevention Services
Teresa Zutter  

Teresa Zutter
Director

Betty Hatt
Administrative Assistant

571-423-4020
571-423-4027-FAX

 

The Office of Intervention and Prevention Services is responsible for Nontraditional School Programs, Psychology Services, Social Work Services, and Student Safety and Wellness. The Office ensures that a continuum of services is available to every student to ensure an appropriate public education; it provides a network of support to staff, students, and families, which eliminates obstacles to service delivery, facilitates instruction, and enables students to succeed as individuals within the learning environment.

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Office of Operations and Strategic Planning
Don Long  

Don Long
Director

Kathy Henderson
Administrative Assistant

571-423-4103
571-423-4017-FAX

  The Office of Operations and Strategic Planning ensures that Department of Special Services programs and special education students are adequately supported in their fiscal, data, and information requirements. Operations and Strategic Planning services include data management, financial management, web development, and student registration.

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Office of Special Education Instruction
Kathy Roed  

Kathy Roed
Director

Amy Herrera
Administrative Assistant

571-423-4100
571-423-4107-FAX

  The Office of Special Education Instruction directs and supports the development, implementation, operation, and evaluation of Pre K–12 educational programs, curricula, and services that meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. The office plans and provides professional development for staff and administrators and provides instructional leadership for , and supervision, coordination, and evaluation of early childhood, elementary, secondary, career and transition programs and services.

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Office of Special Education Procedural Support
Hallie Marcotte  

Hallie Marcotte
Director

Deborah Moscato
Administrative Assistant

571-423-4200
572-423-4207-FAX

 

The Office of Special Education Procedural Support provides guidance to staff, families, and students in areas related to the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. Personnel serve as intermediaries and resources to programs internal and external to FCPS to facilitate the implementation of federal, state and local regulations supporting students who have a disability or are suspected of having a disability.

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Contact us at robin.sheare@fcps.edu
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Updated: July 1, 2009
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