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FCPS Department of Special Services Organization and Programs. Randy Nicklas POAC-NoVA 19 May 2007. FCPS Organization. Fairfax County (voting) residents. School Board. Superintendent Jack Dale. Deputy Superintendent Richard Moniuszko. ooo. Assistant Superintendent
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FCPS Department of Special Services Organization and Programs Randy Nicklas POAC-NoVA 19 May 2007
FCPS Organization Fairfax County (voting) residents School Board Superintendent Jack Dale Deputy Superintendent Richard Moniuszko ooo Assistant Superintendent Dept. of Special Services Alice Farling Assistant Superintendents/ Cluster Directors Clusters I-VIII ooo HS-based Pyramids ES Principles MS Principles HS Principles
FCPS Special Services: Organization Assistant Superintendent Department of Special Services Alice Farling Director Office of Special Education Patricia Addison Director Office of Student Services Director Office of Alternative School Programs Early Childhood and Elementary Services Joyce Suydam Secondary Services Christine Johnson
FCPS Special Education: Programs • Preschool and Elementary programs • Preschool Autism Classes (PAC) (5:3 ratio) • Liz Mackie (Autism coaches & pool IAs) • K-6 Enhanced Autism Program (2:1 ratio) • Liz Mackie (Autism coaches & pool IAs) • Non-categorical Programs (preschool & K-6) • Rosie McGuinness • Secondary programs • No dedicated autism classes to date • Curriculum Resource Teachers (CRTs) • Transitional programs • Autism specific support unclear…
Summary • FCPS support for autism is a work in progress…. • Knowledge is power…. • Strength in numbers…. • Positive changes to FCPS autism programs have occurred over time, but only through the efforts of folks like yourselves…. • You are in this for the long haul….