| 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.
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| The
DSS Leadership
Team |
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Kim
Paddison Dockery
Assistant Superintendent
Department of Special Services
Lizette Torres Barthel
Executive Admistrative Assistant 571-423-4010
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| Office
of Intervention and Prevention Services |
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Teresa Zutter
Director
Betty Hatt
Administrative Assistant
571-423-4020
571-423-4027-FAX
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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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the team >
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| Office
of Operations and Strategic Planning |
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Don Long
Director
Kathy
Henderson
Administrative
Assistant
571-423-4103
571-423-4017-FAX
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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 |
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Kathy Roed
Director
Amy Herrera
Administrative
Assistant
571-423-4100
571-423-4107-FAX
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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 |
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Hallie Marcotte
Director
Deborah Moscato
Administrative
Assistant
571-423-4200
572-423-4207-FAX
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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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the team >
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