Virginia Department of Education Division of Special Education and Student Services

Address: PO Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120 Phone: (804) 225-3252 Website: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/about/spec_ed_and_stu_svs/index.shtml

The Division of Special Education and Student Services provides technical expertise and leadership in the areas of professional development, parental involvement, and the interpretation of federal and state initiatives, policies, regulations and guidelines. The division provides workshops and other training opportunities for educators and works collaboratively with public and private agencies, associations, foundations and consortia to address educational needs and concerns. The division provides technical assistance regarding laws and regulations, federal IDEA monitoring and accountability, due process procedures and hearings, interagency agreements (such as the Comprehensive Services Act), school health programs, Medicaid reporting and parent information programs.