Special Education

The Office of Special 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. Vicksburg Warren School District strives to identify and provide an educational benefit to all students with disabilities.

Dr. Falanda Addison-Ross

Dr. Falanda Addison-Ross

Phone: 601.636.4371
Fax: 601.534.1864
Address: 1315 Grove Street Vicksburg, MS 39183

Announcements

  • The Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Special Education is requesting that parents complete the annual PARENT SURVEY to help them better understand the needs of students and how to support schools and families. 

    Complete the Survey 23-24

  • 2022 State Performance Plan

    Parents, please click on the 2022 State Performance Plan and see the flyer outlining the submission. Your feedback is an integral part of the development, and virtual meetings are listed for your participation. Thank you! 

Parent Engagement Conference

Special Education Teacher of the Month

GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOMS

CONGRATULATIONS to these amazing teachers! We appreciate all the hard work and dedication you bring to our students!

Services offered through the Office of Special Education Services

  • Assistive Technology

  • 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 Special 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. Vicksburg Warren School District Office of Special Education Services governed by State Board Policy 7419.

The Office of Special Education will destroy special education records ten years after the school year in which the student withdrew from school or graduated from high school.