Exceptional Student Education

Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

 

The Villages Charter School (VCS) is dedicated to nurturing productive citizens and life-long learners through an integrated, relevant curriculum tailored to the individual needs of students. We place a priority on identifying students' learning styles and developing strategies that enable students to succeed. We are contracted with the Sumter County School Board (our charter) and are funded the same as other public schools. 

The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Program is for children who have a disability. The Villages Charter School and Sumter County Schools are committed to meeting the unique needs of these children.

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) re-authorized in 2004, children with any disabilities listed under that law are guaranteed a “free appropriate public education” in the “least restrictive environment,” along with all appropriate related services required for your child to benefit from his or her education. If you believe that your child has a disability that keeps him or her from being successful in school, please contact the school counselor.

As a parent, you have the right to request an evaluation. If your child is identified as having a disability, he or she is entitled to certain rights. These rights are explained in a document called Summary of Procedural Safeguards for Students with Disabilities. Copies of these rights are given and explained to parents during the referral process and at least one time a school year if your child is determined to have a disability. Should you wish to receive an additional copy of this document, please call 352-793-2315, extension 50259.

The State of Florida requires that a Charter School be unique, offering an education that raises a higher standard and provides learning opportunities not offered in the regular public school setting. The Villages Charter School provides ESE services as identified by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team. 

***Please contact your child's school counselor if you have any questions or concerns***

 

RESOURCES & LINKS FLDOE Charter Schools frequently asked questions FLDOE ESE and Charter Schools Rights and Responsibilities   A Parent's Introduction to Exceptional Student Education in Florida Introducción para los Padres a la Educación de Estudiantes Excepcionales de la Florida  What is Exceptional Student Education for Children Who Are Gifted? Que es la educación de estudiantes excepcionales para niños(as) superdotados(as)?  A Parent and Teacher Guide to 504: Frequently Asked Questions Una guia para padres y maestros sobre la Sección 504 - Preguntas frecuentes Student and Family Resources Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Parents of Students with Disabilities Aviso de Salvaguardas Procedimentales para los Padres de Estudiantes con Discapacidades

 

GRADE LEVEL SCHOOL COUNSELORS

The Villages Elementary School Primary Center (K-1st) (352) 259-7700 Stephanie Skoblicki

The Villages Elementary School Intermediate Center (2nd-3rd) (352) 259-2300 Renee Flaxmayer

The Villages Elementary School 4th & 5th Grade Center (352) 259-6850 Shannon Sprowles Maureen Pittman

The Villages Middle School (352) 259-0044 Allisun Anderson - 6th Grade Stephen Skoblicki - 7th Grade Christina Gaouette - 8th Grade Jenny Cannon - Special Populations

The Villages High School (352) 259-3777 All grades last names:A-G Nicole Lake All grades last names:H-Pe Merideth Brock All grades last names:Ph-Z Amy Henges

 

CRT/RTI COORDINATORS

The Villages Elementary School Shannon Cree K-1st  (352) 259-7700 Rhonda Ashby 2nd-3rd  (352) 259-2300 Melissa Collins 4th-5th  (352) 259-6850

The Villages Middle School (352) 259-0044 Melinda Scruggs

The Villages High School (352) 259-3777 Brianna Smith

 

STAFFING SPECIALISTS

The Villages Charter School (352) 259-2350 Gale Fort  ext. 4363 PreK - 5th  Sherri Aichele ext. 4338 6th-12th Kathy Ryan ext. 4419

 

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

The Villages Charter School (352) 259-2350 Antoinette Greenland ext. 4337 Jennifer Kiselica ext. 4452

 

ESE TEACHERS

The Villages Elementary School Primary Center (K-1st) (352) 259-7700 Sarah Bernstein

The Villages Elementary School Intermediate Center (2nd-3rd) (352) 259-2300 Millie Delfin

The Villages Elementary School 4th & 5th Grade Center (352) 259-6850 Lynne Ivory Kathy Ryan

The Villages Middle School (352) 259-0044 Jessica Allison Sharis Kirkland Anthony Brown Joseph Dawson

The Villages High School (352) 259-3777 Debra Johnson Tracie Smith-Kindle Lindsey Wilson

 

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

The Villages Early Childhood Center Pre K 3-4 (352) 259-7161 Belkis Simmons

The Villages Elementary School Primary Center (K-1st) (352) 259-7700 Anna Farner

The Villages Elementary School Intermediate Center (2nd-3rd) (352) 259-2300 Debra Kennard

The Villages Elementary School 4th & 5th Grade Center (352) 259-6850 Julie Helton

The Villages Charter Middle and High School (352) 259-0044 Tanya Peterson

 

ESE DATA ENTRY CLERK

The Villages Charter School (352) 259-2350 Krista Schott ext. 4339

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