The Code of Virginia provides that all handicapped persons from ages two to twenty-one, inclusive residing in the Commonwealth of Virginia are identified, evaluated and have available a free and appropriate public education.

 

The special education process is often referred to as a maze and an ever changing system. If you have a child who may need Special Education services you will begin entering this maze and hopefully learn about the various steps to getting needed services. Before you get your child the services parts of this system may change. This system change is dictated by the needs of youth with disabilities and legal actions to improve the system in place. The major purpose of this web site is to keep the citizens of Radford City informed of the various processes in place and the many changes that take place at the federal, state and local levels that impact Special Education. Another goal is to provide information to parents of students with disabilities about the ever changing Standards of Learning Objectives and Tests. 

Through understanding the special education process and regulation, your journey through this maze can be smooth and effective in meeting your child's needs.  To assist parents and school staff the Parent Educator Resource Center(PERC) is now open at McHarg Elementary School.  If you have any questions or need information regarding special education please feel free to contact the PERC at

(540) 731-3679 or email at: perc@rcps.org. You can visit the PERC on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Hours:

Tuesdays 10:00 am-12:00pm

Thursdays 12:00pm-2:00pm

*additional hours are available by request

 

 

If you have any questions regarding the special education process or would like to make a referral to have your child evaluated you can contact the following staff where your child attends or will attend school: