Virginia earns highest special education rating for 11th year
The Virginia Department of Education announced Monday that Virginia has earned the U.S. Department of Educationโs top rating for improving outcomes for students with disabilities and compliance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Special education concerns in Virginia during coronavirus, reopening of schools
Leila in the special education program at Oak Grove Elementary but when schools shut down, mom had to take over. โThat was really, really beneficial for Jaedyn. Roanoke City Public Schoolโs Executive Director of Special Education Hayley Poland says until the division-wide plan is finalized, they cannot develop a special education plan. The Virginia Department of Education has an entire section online for special education and student services related to COVID. Additionally, after an extended closure, divisions are responsible for reviewing how the closure impacted the delivery of special education and related services to students eligible for special education services.