The mission of Derby Public Schools’ Special Education
Department is to provide students in receipt of special education and related
services, access to high-quality specialized instruction which provides access
to Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in each child’s Least
Restrictive Environment (LRE). Our programs and supports ensure that all
identified students, ages three through twenty-one, have equal access to
developmentally appropriate, individually designed, and comprehensive
programming which encourage and promote:
• Early-Intervention
• Social / Emotional Growth
• Academic Success
• Independence & Responsibility
• Self-Advocacy
• Post-Secondary Planning and Transition
Upon receipt of Referral to Determine Eligibility for
Special Education and Related Services, the special education team will convene
a PPT to review the referral make a determination regarding whether a comprehensive evaluation is warranted at that time. Special education programs
developed following eligibility determination, are designed to provide students
access to FAPE in each of the developmental domains; cognition, academics,
social/emotional/behavior, communication, vocation, transition, health & development
(including vision & hearing), fine & gross motor, and activities of
daily living (ADL).
As a whole, as well as individually, the special education team is committing to providing each student in receipt of special
education and related services access to an individually-designed, comprehensive, and comprehensive program which allows for continued growth and
development to truly access their educational environment.
With questions, concerns, or to have a conversation
regarding your child or their needs, please reach out to:
Stacey McCoart – Elementary Special Education Supervisor
Phone: (203) 736-5043 ext: 4539
Email: [email protected]
James Nichols – Secondary
Special Education Supervisor.
Phone: (203) 736-1426 x3412
Email: [email protected]