Special Services Overview

  • Special Services is an extremely diverse department, created to meet the varied needs of our students, their families, and the community. While most of our work centers around students with identified special needs, we also serve students who are homeless or displaced, and students who are truant. We hope that, through this website, you will gain a greater understanding of our role in the Smyrna School District, and how we are able to assist students and families who are in need of services.

    Public Notice 
     
    Each year, the Smyrna School District applies for federal funding under IDEA Part B - Funds for Children with Disabilities to provide special education services to students with disabilities. The District creates a plan to address the needs of students with disabilities who have been parentally-placed in private schools, including homeschools.  
     
    On Wednesday, May 14th at 4:00, the Smyrna School District will hold a meeting to engage in meaningful consultation with private school representatives and parents of parentally-placed private school children with disabilities, including homeschools, regarding the following:  Child Find, proportionate share of funds, the consultation process, and the provision of special education and related services.  Please contact the Special Services Office at 302-653-3135 if you would like to attend or want more information.  

Special Service Mission and Vision

  • Vision

    The Smyrna Special Services Team will provide students access to a dynamic education within the Smyrna School District that inspires and promotes each student’s academic promise.

    Mission

    The Smyrna Special Services Team engages in collaboration and problem solving with staff, students, and families to develop meaningful, comprehensive plans to support students’ success.

     

Contact Info

  • Ms. Courtney Casperson
    Supervisor of Special Services
     
    Mrs. Jennifer Morris
    Supervisor of Pupil Services
     
    Dr. Marcia Mayhew
    Supervisor of Special Programs
     
    80 Monrovia Avenue
    Smyrna, DE 19977
     
    Phone: (302) 653-3135
    Fax: (302) 653-2766