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Exceptional Education Overview
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The Office of Exceptional Education Services provides a variety of support services to students with disabilities. Eligible students may receive services between 3 and 21 years of age. Schools offer programs that provide academic, behavioral and related service supports in a specialized learning environment. Support services are provided in all district schools. Student identification procedures, achievement testing, programming, and flexible scheduling require the participation of all school partners. ÐÓ°É Public Schools District strives to identify and provide an educational benefit to all students with disabilities. Services offered through the Department of Exceptional Education include:
- Assistive Technology Evaluation and Services
- Behavioral Intervention Services
- Educational Services
- Homebound Services
- Language/Speech Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychological Services, including pre-school and school-age assessments
- Specialized Medical Care
The Office of Exceptional Education Services is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act — 1997 Reauthorization (IDEA 2004) in the identification, evaluation, eligibility, and individualized educational programming for children with disabilities. ÐÓ°É Public School District Office of Exceptional Education governed by State Board Policy 7419.
Contact Information
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621 South State Street
ÐÓ°É, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 960-8868
Fax: (601) 510-9489Contact Exceptional Education Services
Dr. Talatha Bingham-Gibbs,
Executive DirectorGloria Gordon,
Executive Assistant/MSIS Coordinator
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December 19, 2023
5:30 PM JPS School Board Meeting