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To provide access to information and assistance to families, educators and students in order to foster partnerships; increase educational opportunities and encourage success for all children.
Special Education at Osbourn High School is a collaborative effort involving the student, family, school and community in developing an appropriate educational program which supports inclusionary practices and provides the opportunity for every student to maximize his or her potential and become a productive member of the community
The Special Education Department is responsible for the following areas:
- Identification
- Referral and Screening
- Evaluation
- Eligibility
- Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Placement
Manassass City Public Schools Special Education & Related Services
Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia
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Department Chair: Dr. Essie McKoy
Phone: (571) 377-7014
Email: emckoy@mcpsva.orgTransition Coordinator: Mine' Braswell
Phone: (571) 377-6053
Email: mbraswell@mcpsva.orgTeachers:
Andino (Barlow), Brittany (Structured Program)
Badjie, Saul
Barbour, Megan (Structured Program Lead)
Biddison, John
Bucholz, Bruce
Chenoweth, Scott
Easton, Lisa
Helton, Shannon (Structured Program)
Jones, Ty
Keller, David
Manuel, Rodney
McKoy, Essie (Dept. Chair)
Montgomery, Isa
Moore Lewis, Tracee
Nelson, Emily
Orlando, Tammy
Petrov, Nikolay
Potts, Tammy (Instructional Coach)
Robinson, Brittni
Sprow, Melissa
Whitley, NathanInstructional Assistants:
Aguirre, Maria
Batten, Simon
Boston, Dana
Fritts, Bridgette
Jones, Erica
Montanez, Cynthia
Qudah-Majali, Majeda
Rana, Richa
Rocha, Lucila
Shively, Sarah
Ward, Michael
Wedel, StuartRelated Service Providers:
Dan Whittaker - School Psychologist
Francis Scott Hudson - Speech and Language Therapist
Shianne Mendonca - Adapted PE
David Blevins - Adapted PE
Emily Humphries - Occupational Therapist
Dr. Erin Long - Physical Therapist
Haley Stewart - Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Michelle Gagnon - Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
JoAnn Gainard - Social Worker
Vacant - Orientation and Mobility