The mission of the SCPS Special Education Department is to work in partnership with division and school leaders, teachers, parents, students, and community partners to ensure that students with disabilities are provided with specially designed instruction to meet their unique needs to grow educationally and access the curriculum.
The SCPS Special Education Department serves to provide ongoing training, professional development, and support to school leadership teams, educators, families, and community partners in the areas of special education specialized instruction and compliance to best meet the various needs of students found eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).