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Asheville City Schools provides special education and related services for eligible students, ages 3 to 21.
Specially designed instruction is based on the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) and provided in their least restrictive environment (LRE) through a continuum of services based on the child's individual needs. IEPs are implemented using research-based instructional practices and strategies. Special education teachers work in collaboration with general education teachers and parents to ensure all students with IEPs are entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
Sunday, June 26, 2022 7:09:34 AM
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Exceptional Children Programs Team
Paula Dowd, Ed.D
Director of Exceptional Children
(828)350-6128
paula.dowd@ashevillecityschools.net
Connie Wise
Administrative Assistant/ Data Manager
(828)350-6129
connie.wise@ashevillecityschools.net
Hope Wilson
Program Specialist/Instructional Facilitator
(828) 713-4921
hope.wilson@ashevillecityschools.net
Allison Kirkman
Program Specialist/Instructional Facilitator
(828) 424-9876
allison.kirkman@ashevillecityschools.net
Zach Cohen
Preschool Program Specialist/Instructional Facilitator & Private School Coordinator
(828)774-8785
zachary.cohen@ashevillecityschools.net
Kathryn Szumski
Program Specialist/Instructional Facilitator & Private School Coordinator
(828)767-5311
kathryn.szumski@ashevillecityschools.net