Mississippi Department of Education

Office of Special Education

Phone: (601) 359-3498

Parent Hotline: 1-877-544-0408

http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/special_education/

General Information: (601) 359-3513

 

The purpose of the Office of Special Education (OSE) is to support local schools and districts in their efforts to provide effective educational programs to students with disabilities, ages 3-20, who are in need of special education and other services necessary to enable them to benefit from instruction as provided for in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state law. 

Child Find: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/special_education/child_find.html

The mission of Child Find is that all children with disabilities residing in the State, including children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disability who are in need of special education and related services are identified, located, and evaluated. The collection and use of data to meet the requirements of Child Find will be subject to the confidentiality requirements. Brochure: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/special_education/docs/Child_Find.doc

Mississippi Public Schools – Map/Directory: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/Districts/msmap2.htm

Mediation & Due Process: 

Dispute Resolution Options – Handout (.pdf): http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/special_education/videos/Dispute_Resolution/ppt_handout.pdf

Mediation Form: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/special_education/docs/Mediation_form3.doc

Due Process Request Form (.pdf): http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/special_education/docs/Due_Process_Revised_06-24-11.doc