Welcome to the Department of Special Services
Welcome to the Special Services Resources
Our goal is to provide families with information about the resources available within the district and in the community. Below you will find links and other contact information for organizations offering services and support to students and their families.
Philosophy
All students are educated in a school community where everyone belongs and is accepted. Every attempt is made to educate students with special education needs in the least restrictive environment. The primary goal is to support students in the general education classroom with supplementary aids and services in an effort to foster success.
Mission
It is our mission to prepare each student to be a contributing member of society and to participate in our community.
Information
Student Support Referral
Philosophy
All students are educated in a school community where everyone belongs and is accepted. Every attempt is made to educate students with special education needs in the least restrictive environment. The primary goal is to support students in the general education classroom with supplementary aids and services in an effort to foster success.
Mission
It is our mission to prepare each student to be a contributing member of society and to participate in our community.
Resources
Welcome to the Special Services Resources
Our goal is to provide families with information about the resources available within the district and in the community. Below you will find links and other contact information for organizations offering services and support to students and their families.
Need a Ride?
Take a ride on the FRAT (Front Royal Area Transit, a.k.a., the "Royal Trolly")
Check the Bus Schedule to find the stop nearest you!
In Distress?
Need Someone to talk to?
Call MVHA Warm Line: 1-866-400-6428
Available: Monday - Friday
9 AM - 3 PM
(Sponsored by Mental Health America Warren County 540-984-0303)
Services
Early Intervention Developmental Screenings
Some preschoolers have difficulty developing certain skills. Warren County Public Schools' Preschool Child Find offers free development screenings for children ages 2 (by September 30th) and 5 to assist in identifying the need for special education services. The screenings are conducted by an early childhood special education teacher and a speech/language pathologist. The screenings assess general development in the following areas:
Motor: includes gross and fine motor skills, the ability to move the body
Adaptive: self care skills such as feeding and dressing
Personal-Social: the ability to relate to children and adults
Cognitive: the ability to learn and use new ideas
Communication: includes understanding others and expressing one's thoughts
If you have concerns about your preschool aged child, please contact our child find office to schedule an appointment.
Child Find Office/Special Services
465 W. 15th St.
Front Royal, VA 2230
540-635-6030
Fax: 540-635-3001
The screenings are provided at no cost to parents of Warren County. The screening may indicate the need for a referral for special education evaluation in accordance with regulations and administrative requirements for the operation of special education programs in Virginia.
Questions or comments can be directed to the Child Find Coordinator Lisa Seal: Email: lseal@wcps.k12.va.us Phone: 540-635-6030 ext: 33253
What is SEAC?
Each school division in Virginia is required to have a Special Education Advisory Committee according to the "Regulations Governing Special Education programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia." Special Education Advisory Committees are also required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Mission
Our mission is to advise the Superintendent and School Board of any needs regarding the education of children with special needs and disabilities; and,
to collaboratively serve as a resource of support and information for all individuals involved in educating children with special needs and disabilities.
In doing so, we aim to better serve all children within Warren County, Virginia
Meetings
Meetings begin at 6pm with 45 minutes to an hour of conducting SEAC business. During the second hour we typically host guest speakers. Meeting announcements and agendas are available to the public the week prior to our meetings. Meetings finish at 8pm. Meetings are held at the Special Services Complex at 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal VA.
Meetings may be attended virtually by visiting https://meet.google.com Use meeting code SEAC
Contact Information
For more information please contact Crissa Breeden at: cbreeden@wcps.k12.va.us or 540-635-2725.
Please see the NonTraditional Program page: https://nt.wcpsva.org/.
Project HOPE - Virginia, the Virginia Education Program for Homeless Children and Youth, is a federally-funded grant authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Project HOPE - Virginia ensures the enrollment, attendance, and the success of homeless children and youth in school through public awareness efforts across the commonwealth and subgrants to local school divisions. Local Education Agencies (LEA) develop customized programs to meet the needs of homeless children and youth in their area. Project HOPE - Virginia funds activities throughout the school year, including early childhood education, mentoring, tutoring, parent education, summer enrichment programs, and domestic violence prevention programs. In addition, emergency services, referrals for health services, transportation, school supplies, and costs related to obtaining school records may be provided through the local Homeless Education Program. Click here for further information Project Hope Virginia
Contact: Shamika McDonald 540-635-2725
The Right Turn Program has been developed as a possible alternative to long term suspension for first time offenders for drug offenses committed on school grounds.
The purpose of the program is to give both students and parents information that can assist families with drug use and improving the parent-child relationship.
Agreements in participation:
- This is a one-time offering for a student and is for first time offenders only, who are not charged with distribution of drugs. Legal charges for use or under the influence will be made anytime a student has drugs or is under the influence at school. The Juvenile Courts have agreed to consider deferring these charges if the program is successfully completed.
- The student and parent or guardian must actively participate in all 8 modules in order to successfully complete the program.
- The modules must be completed within the time frame offered. Being absent or late to any program module will negate this agreement and the 365 day suspension will be instituted immediately. The court will also be informed of unsuccessful completion.
- Appropriate participation is expected during each module. Attentiveness to the instructors, willingness to actively participate and respect for other group members is needed by both students and parents. If instructors feel that the student and/or parents have a hostile or overtly negative attitude towards the program, participation will be immediately terminated and this information will be sent to the Superintendent for review. The court will also be informed of unsuccessful completion.
Activities/ Events
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meetings are held quarterly at 6:00pm at the Special Services site at 15th Street, Front Royal, VA, 22630.
For further information contact Shamika McDonald at smcdonald@wcps.k12.va.us or by phone: 540-635-2725.
Informational Links provided by WC SEAC:
Creating a home where your child can thrive with a disability - homecity.com
Militaryonesource.mil Parent Toolkit Apr2014
VDOE Guidance for Military Families with Students in Special Education
Virginia Family Special Education Connection
VCU Autism Center for Education