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It is the goal of special education to ensure that each student
with a disability has the opportunity to acquire the knowledge,
skills, and competencies consistent with his/her potential to achieve.
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 web
page 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. Questions or Comments?
Call 591-4597.
Special Education Annual Plan & Funding Applications
2006-2007 Special Education Annual
Plan and Funding Applications
The Plan is also available for public review at the Main Street
Library, School Administration Building, Kiln Creek Elementary,
Pearl Bailey Library, and Grissom Library.
Operational Guidelines & Forms
Newport News Public Schools ensures that all children with
disabilities, aged two to 21, inclusive, residing in Newport News
have a right to a free appropriate public education. View
the Operational Guidelines for managing the Special Education process.
Get the forms.
The Newport News School Division
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, creed, marital status, age or disability in its
programs, activities, or employment practices as required by
the Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA regulations.
Regina Harris, HR Compliance Supervisor, Human Resources, Newport
News Public Schools, at 12507 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA
23606, (757-881-5061), is responsible for coordinating the division's
efforts to meet its obligations under Section 504, Title IX,
the ADA, and their implementing regulations.
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