JMCSS Special Education Services

The JMCSS SPED aims to support families and schools in educating students who are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success.

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We are gearing up to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month—a time to promote understanding, inclusion, and appreciation for the unique strengths of individuals with autism! 💙@suptking @VivianJMCSS @JMCSchools @thompsonb45

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The HEROES Huddle was truly energizing! We're strategically enhancing our services and processes to maximize our impact by incorporating our SPED Playbook! Here's to a transformative year of running the plays that will HELP Ensure Resources and Opportunities for Every Student!! Let’s go, HEROES!! ❤️❤️ #SPEDKICKOFF25 @VivianJMCSS @JMCCulturePL @suptking

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Happening NOW…Project Search Signing Day!!! Project Search is a year-long internship program for students with disabilities that takes place at JMCGH. It provides students a chance to explore careers and develop transferable job skills!! We are Helping Ensure Resources and Opportunities for Every Student!!! #JMCSS #HEROES

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Our SPEDucators are hard at work this summer deepening their content knowledge and preparing to better serve our students! Their dedication doesn’t take a summer break! #HEROES #chooseus @suptking @Thompsonb45
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We are so excited about these opportunities!!! Project Search helps transition our students from high school into employment through internships. Way to go!!

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Congrats to #ClassOf2025’s Antwaun and Simone for their acceptance into the highly competitive Project SEARCH program!! They will start this internship opportunity at the hospital in August and we know they will do a great job! #RestoreTheRoar @RamonicaD @ap_baker1 @JMCSchools

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What an amazing event held this weekend for our students and families!! Boots on the Ground with Transition was a blast!! Families learned about resources and programs to help navigate life after high school! Check it out! https://t.co/xtqLLpC0M2

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This week, our schools came together to celebrate the incredible diversity of our student body during All Students Matter Week! We capped off the celebration on Friday with Blue and Yellow Day, honoring Down Syndrome Awareness. #jmcss #ChooseUs @suptking @JMCSchools

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Happy Fri-Yay….finally got this hard-working team to stop for a moment to take a quick photo! We love this dedicated group!! Our HEROES everyday... Helping Ensure Resources and Opportunities for Every Student!! @VivianJMCSS @suptking @thompsonb45

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We had a fantastic time celebrating our incredible team of psychologists today! They truly are the best—BAR NONE! To show our appreciation, we set up a delicious Potato Bar, complete with all the fixings. We are beyond grateful to have such dedicated professionals on our team, and we 💙💙💙 them all! Special thanks to our sponsors, American Fidelity, for always taking good care of us!! 🎉🎉🎉 @suptking @JMCSchools @VivianJMCSS @thompsonb45

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🌟 STEP: Supporting, Training, & Engaging Parents of Students with Disabilities Session!🌟

We invite you to attend our first parent session of the year on Saturday, November 16, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at North Parkway Middle School. In this informative session, learn more about MAPS—an initiative designed to help transition-age youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain greater independence at home, at work, and in the community.

📣 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with resources that will support your child’s journey toward independence. We look forward to seeing you there!

✨ What to Expect :

💙 Learn about the MAPS initiative and its impact!
💙Learn about other valuable resources to support your child's growth.
💙Connect with other parents and educators.
💙Childcare and lunch provided!

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SPED Leads shared their department’s BIG ROCKS or WIGS during our lead teacher meeting. Our lead teachers are truly HEROES, tirelessly advocating for the best options and opportunities to ensure successful post-secondary outcomes for all our students. We also completed IEP audits to ensure our IEPs are not just compliant but high-quality. Their commitment to Helping Ensure Resources and Opportunities for Every Student (HEROES) is unparalleled! Keep leading the way!!🩵💙🤍💙🩵💙

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Today, we pay tribute to Mrs. Amy DeArmitt, a true HERO who touched countless lives through her work as a diagnostician in our Special Services department. She passed away on September 21st surrounded by her precious family. Our department decided to wear blue and green in honor of the brightness she exhibited daily. She loved wearing bright colors and putting smiles on everyone’s face! Although she is no longer with us, her light will forever shine brightly in our hearts and inspire us to be better, kinder, and more compassionate educators!! 💚💙🩵💚

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The SPED Team started their We Care activities yesterday afternoon with fellowship and a wellness stroll!!! Even HEROES need a break! Enjoy your Wellness Break!! You deserve it!! HEROES…..Helping Ensure Resources and Opportunities for Every Student @JMCSchools @suptking @SocialJmcss

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Our Sped Kick- Off was a success!!! We had a fantastic time celebrating the start of the new year with our HEROES, enjoying hearty laughter, showing love and support, and setting our priorities for the year. Thank you teachers for your commitment year after year!!! We see the results!!! We are confident that this will be one of the best years yet. Here’s to a productive year! Special thanks to American Fidelity and Special Olympics for sponsoring our event and Mrs. Sherry Franks for stopping by to encourage our HEROES!!! 🧡🧡🧡 @JMCSchools @suptking

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We love our amazing group of paraprofessionals!! They are the backbone of our school community! Their passion and commitment enable us to provide the best possible education for our students. This school year will be one for the books! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 @JMCSchools @suptking

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Day 2 and 3 of Teaching All Students (TAS) Conference! We are progressing from awareness to acceptance and finally EMPOWERMENT. Our TAS teams aim to lead without limits by strengthening collaborations and expanding support systems for students with disabilities, especially those with complex needs. By doing so, we create a more inclusive society where diversity is embraced and every individual is valued. #tas @JMCSchools @suptking @thompsonb45