Resources for Parents

Virginia Department of Education Resources

Sensory Disabilities Resources

In response to feedback and collaboration with the field, as well as to legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released a Video Guide to the Special Education Evaluation Process for Families as additional guidance to support accurate and consistent eligibility determinations and access to special education services across school divisions. These video modules will provide parents, families, and other stakeholders with a brief but comprehensive overview of the special education process on the following topics: Introduction (Overview of Series), IdentificationEvaluationEligibilityIndividualized Education Program (IEP)ReevaluationEarly Intervention, and What’s Next. Each module is designed to be viewed as a stand-alone resource or viewed in succession. 

For questions regarding the video modules, please contact Bonnie English, Specialist-Related Services, Evaluation and Eligibility, at (804) 750-8187 or [email protected]; or Dr. Zenia Burnett, Director of Instructional Services, at (804) 750-8666 or [email protected]. For general inquiries, email [email protected]. 

Helpful Contacts

Stephanie Gurski

LCPS Dyslexia Advisor

[email protected]

Ashley Walther

LCPS Autism/Behavior Specialist

[email protected]

Kathryn Wash

LCPS Parent/Family Liaison

[email protected]

 

Helpful Links

Parent Involvement Survey

2024-2025 Indicator 8 Parent Survey: due by December 12, 2025

Available in English and Spanish, electronically or in print to all families of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in Virginia. 

School Year 2024-2025 Private School Parent Involvement and Student Perspective Surveys

All students and parents of school-aged children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in a licensed private school for students in Virginia are encouraged to complete the Virginia Department of Education Private School Parent and Student surveys by December 12, 2025. If you have questions concerning this survey, please contact Christina Owens, Coordinator of Private School Licensing and Monitoring at (804) 750-8735 or via email at [email protected].

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