The Office of Special Services works collaboratively with school staff, students, families and community members to ensure that students with disabilities have the supports they need to be successful in school. Our department provides professional development and technical assistance related to 504 plans and IEPs. Our staff assist schools with development of flexible schedules, supports and services to ensure that all students have access to and are actively engaged in learning.

Our department includes:

• District Educational Diagnosticians (EDs) who support the school EDs and coordinate a variety of services such as specialized transportation, supportive instruction (homebound), referrals and placement with programs outside of the district, extended school year (ESY), secondary transition, behavioral supports and instructional support teams.

• Inclusion Coaches who support all school staff with inclusive practices and strategies to support students with disabilities in their classrooms.

• Autism Itinerant Teachers who provide direct service to students with autism as well as consultation to staff on teaching strategies, accommodations and adaptations. The Autism Support Team also includes a School Psychologist and Speech Language Pathologist.

• A Teacher of the Deaf who works directly with students who are deaf and hard of hearing on individual goals in addition to coordinating services and supports with school staff.

• Additionally, school psychologists and related services staff (speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and assistive technology specialist) as well as Child Find specialists and screeners are part of the Special Services team.

District Office

1502 Spruce Avenue

Wilmington, Delaware 19805