Special Education

Special Education Services support instructional programs for students with disabilities in the division. Newport News Public Schools is currently providing services to 4,000+ students with disabilities in the various programs throughout the school division.

This site is designed to provide information to parents, teachers, students, and community members in an effort to better serve the needs of persons with disabilities, their families, and professionals who support them in the City of Newport News.

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Enrolling your Student with a Disability?

First, click here to complete the Online Registration. Online Pre-Registration (OLR) is a self-service parent portal that allows parents and guardians to pre-register students online anytime from anywhere. OLR will be used in place of paper registration forms. The school will contact parents and guardians to schedule an in-person appointment to finalize the registration process. Please refer to the Enrollment Requirements Checklist (en español).

After completing the Online Pre-Registration, please call 757-283-7850 to set up an appointment to complete enrollment.