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Division of Special Education & Student Services
Assistant Superintendent Douglas Cox, Toll free phone: (800) 422-2803
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Please call VDOE at 1-800-422-2083 if you have questions or require further information.
TDD toll free phone: 1-800-422-1098
 
     
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Neighborhood organizations may submit education proposals to the Superintendent of Public Instruction requesting an allocation of tax credits for use by business firms or individuals making donations to the neighborhood organization.
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Special Education Dispute Resolution & Administrative Services(subheader)
 
 

Dr. Judith A. Douglas, Director
phone (804) 225-2013
fax (804) 786-8520
 
     
Special Education (subheader)
 
 

Dr. Patricia C. Abrams, Director
phone (804) 225-2707
fax (804) 371-8796
 
     
Special Education & Student Services Finance (subheader)
 
State Performance Plan
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Special Education & Student Services Finance (subheader)
 
 

Mr. Paul Raskopf, Director
phone (804) 225-2080
fax (804) 371-8796
 
 
 
 

Jerry Mathews, Budget Manager
phone (804) 225-2704
fax (804) 371-8796
 
     
     
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Aspiring Special Education Leaders Academy
A program designed to help prepare potential leaders for future administrative positions in special education. Now accepting nominations to the academy.
More about the program>>

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) appropriates additional funding for programs under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). More information on ARRA and IDEA is available on the VDOE ARRA Stimulus Web site>>
 
     
Instructional Support & Related Services (subheader)
 
 

John Eisenberg, Director
phone (804) 225-2711
fax (804) 371-8796
 
     
Student Services (subheader)
 
 

Dr. Cynthia A. Cave , Director
phone (804) 225-2818
fax (804) 371-8796
 
     
Student Services (subheader)
 
 

Dr. Sandra E. Ruffin, Director
phone (804) 225-2768
fax (804) 225-2831
 
     
Student Services (subheader)
 
 

Dr. Tom Manthey, Coordinator
phone (804) 225-4024
fax (804) 371-8796
 
     
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H1N1 Influenza A & Virginia Public Schools
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Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures for Managing Student Behaviors in Emergency Situations, Focusing on Physical Restraint and Seclusion
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Guidelines Concerning Student Drug Testing in Virginia Public Schools 2004
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State Special Education Advisory Committee phone (804) 225-3252
 
     
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