- Guilford County Schools
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Exceptional Children

Welcome
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The Guilford County Schools' Exceptional Children Services works as a collaborative team to serve and advocate for students with disabilities through the provision of personalized instruction in the least restrictive environment in order for students to develop cognitively, socially, vocationally and emotionally.
Exceptional Children Services, also called special education is defined as:
- Specially designed instruction designed to meet the unique needs of a student with a disability
- Access to the general curriculum and intervention programs designed to provide maximum opportunities for instruction in the general education setting
- Full continuum of service
- Curriculum driven instruction using the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and the North Carolina Extended Content Standards
- Related services that include but are not limited to speech, occupational and physical therapy
News
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Parents as Leaders: Telling Your Story
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 | 10AM - NOON
A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT FOR NC PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES -
Secondary Transition Guide: Preparing for Life after High School
Information for families of students in the Occupational Course of Study program.
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November is Family Engagement Month
Celebrate National Family Engagement Month with Guilford County Schools and the Guilford Parent Academy
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GCS Will Not Reopen More Pre-K2 Classrooms as Scheduled
GCS Reopening Goal: To serve the largest number of students for the greatest amount of time while keeping students and staff healthy and safe.
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GCS Adjusts Re-entry Plan to Slow Students’ Return to Schools
To learn more, please go to the GCS Reopening Schools webpage
Contact Us
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134 Franklin Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27401Phone: (336) 370-2323
Fax: (336) 370-2326
Dr. Kimberly Steinke
Assistant Superintendent
Exceptional Children ServicesDr. Jeff Theus
Director EC Secondary School Support- Kristy Peralta
EC Secondary Support Supervisor
Fonda Curtis
Director EC Elementary School Support- Stephanie Ruffin
EC Elementary Support Supervisor
- Kristy Peralta
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The EC Parent Liaison is available to answer questions and help parents navigate Guilford County Schools and the special education process.
If you have any questions, please contact Jacqui Hawkins at 336-370-8355 or hawkinj@gcsnc.com
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