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Portrait of a GCS Graduate: Wisdom for the New Year

January is a time of renewal. It is a time to start fresh, dream big and for students to finish the remainder of the year strong.  

At Guilford County Schools (GCS), January marks a renewed commitment to preparing students to tackle the challenges of an ever-changing world, and GCS students are evidence of that commitment. They graduate as responsible citizens and step confidently into the future as leaders, innovators and community members equipped with all the tools they need to succeed.  

Throughout 2025, GCS will illustrate the vibrancy, complexity and exceptional abilities of GCS graduates. Students and alumni will share their Guilford Experience to inspire the next generation of learners to dream boldly and achieve greatly while reminding parents, teachers, and staff of the critical role they play in shaping these outcomes. 

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Services for Exceptional Children

Contact Us:

134 Franklin Boulevard

Greensboro, NC 27401

336.370.2323

Fax: 336.370.2326

Contact us with questions and concerns

Tara Santiago

Senior Executive Director of Exceptional Children Services

Kristy Peralta

Director of EC Secondary School Support

Sonya Herbert

Director of EC Elementary School Support

 

EC Parent Liaison

Jacqui Hawkins

hawkinj@gcsnc.com

336.370.8355

The EC Parent Liaison is available to answer questions and help parents/caregivers navigate Guilford County Schools and the special education process.

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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.

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 are 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

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The Mission of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction - Exceptional Children Division Is to ensure that students with disabilities develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and vocationally through the provision of an appropriate individualized program in the least restrictive environment.

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction - Exceptional Children Division

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center

 

Key Contacts in EC Services

Preschool (Ages 3 & 4):
Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th grade):
Secondary (6th - 12th grade):
Dispute Resolution:
New to Guilford County Schools

Jacqui Hawkins, EC Parent Liaison

Parentally Placed Private School Students

Dr. Jackie Haywood

Related Services

Dr. Jackie Haywood

Senior Executive Director

Tara Santiago