Special Education

The Special Education Team is comprised of seven teachers and six paraprofessionals who provide instruction and support in general education classes, self-contained settings, and inclusion settings. The Standards of Learning (SOL's) tests are administered for grades 5 and 8 in all four content areas, as well as writing. Alternate and alternative assessments such as the Virginia Grade Level Assessment (VGLA) and Virginia Substitute Evaluation Program (VSEP) are also administered in this department. For more information regarding grade level standards and resources for each content area, please refer to the Virginia Department of Education website.

Special Education Teachers:

  • Ashley Shelton

  • Jonathan Mercer

  • R Shelly Ware

  • Kelly Speidel

Paraprofessionals:

  • Teresa Umphlette

  • Lynn Holmes

  • Denise Reynolds-Turner

  • Shelia Coles