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Special Education

About Special Education

Goochland County Public Schools offers a variety of special education programs and related services for students with disabilities. Special education services consist of instruction and supports designed to meet the learning needs of students who struggle with learning through the general curriculum and standard methods of instruction. Programs and related services are provided for children ages 2-21 who are identified for special education services through an eligibility process. GCPS strives to provide services to students with disabilities in their least restrictive environment, which is generally the general education classroom. If you suspect that your child may have a disability, please contact the Office of Exceptional Education at 804.556.5615.

Parent and Community Involvement

The Goochland County Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meets at least four times yearly to gain input from parents about their children’s special education experiences, advocate for students with disabilities, and share information and resources that are available in the community. Topics discussed during meetings are based on parent recommendations and interest.  Scheduled SEAC meetings for the 2019-2020 school year are listed below.  The meeting schedule will be updated as more meetings are scheduled:

  • Monday, September 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

To be added to our SEAC contact and mailing lists, please email stalman@glnd.k12.va.us or call 804.556.5615.

 

Resources for Students and Families

Resources for Students with Sensory Disabilities

Virginia Department of Education’s Parent’s Guide to Special Education

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Goochland County Public Schools are located in central Virginia, mid-way between Charlottesville to our west and Richmond to the east. Our vision is inspiring and preparing the next generation to make a positive impact. Our mission is to maximize the potential of every learner. Our school board chairperson is John D. Wright. We serve just over 2600 students in a preK-12 program dedicated to academic excellence and career preparation needs for all students.

Superintendent Jeremy Raley invites you to learn more about our school division through our website. If you are a parent of a student in grades 3-12, we invite you to join us within our Schoology learning management system and to connect with student grades and attendance using PowerSchool. Teachers this year will be using Schoology for blended learning, blogging, and to share curricular content. Students in grades 3-12 use Schoology to support blended learning.


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Statement about Harassment

According to policy GBA/JFHA, the Goochland County Public Schools prohibits sexual harassment and harassment based on sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Any student or school personnel who believes he or she has been the victim of or has witnessed sexual harassment or harassment by a student, school personnel, or a third party should report the alleged incident to one of the compliance officers or to any school personnel.

The following persons have been designated as the contact regarding compliance issues associated with this sexual harassment and harassment policy:

  • Dr. Andy Armstrong,
    Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations – (804) 556-5605,
  • Ms. Raye Rector,
    Director of Gifted Education & Federal Programs – (804) 556-5610.

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