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Department of Special Programs
The Aiken County Department of Special Programs meets the individual needs of students ages three through twenty-one who are eligible for special education and related services according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
A full continuum of services is available, ranging from the least restrictive to more restrictive environments, depending on the specific needs of the student. The department also supports schools in ensuring students with disabilities appropriately access the grade-level standards and provides specialized instruction as determined necessary by the individualized education plan (IEP).
In collaboration with students, schools, families, and the community, the Department of Special Programs assists students with disabilities in increasing academic performance and enhancing postsecondary options. Our department serves over 3,100 students by a faculty and staff of over 600 teachers, therapists, and other specialists who are trained to provide specially designed instruction and services designed to meet the individual needs of children identified as having disabilities.
Leadership Team
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Beth Taylor
Interim Director of Special Programs
btaylor@acpsd.net
803-641-2428, ext. 12722Amy Bryce
Coordinator of Compliance
ABryce@acpsd.net
803-641-2428, ext. 12319Lauren Enter
Coordinator of Instructional Programming
LEnter@acpsd.net
803-641-2428, ext. 12419Christina Chandler
Coordinator of Behavior Services
cchandler@acpsd.net
803-641-2428 , ext. 12668
Clerical Staff
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Susan Faircloth
Secretary
SFaircloth@acpsd.net
803-641-2428, ext. 11553Kelly Hester
Bookkeeper
KHester@acpsd.net
803-641-2428, ext. 12773Angela Miller
Secretary
AMiller@acpsd.net
803-641-2428, ext. 12718Lois Tucker
Secretary
Tucker@acpsd.net
803-641-2428, ext. 12796Sheila Toole-Hinson
Secretary
SHinson-Toole@acpsd.net
803-641-2428, ext. 11587