Special Education
Dr. Ginger Woods, Director of Special Education
Kathy Birchfield, School Psychologist
Danielle Richardson, Administrative Assistant, IEP Administrator
Phone: (423) 434-5216
Tina Lunsford, Administrative Secretary
Phone: (423) 434-5235
Fax: (423) 218-4967
The Special Education Department's goal is to identify students who meet the federal and state criteria as a student with a disability requiring special education and to provide services that empower them to become active members of society based on their individual strengths and abilities. We are committed to providing a caring community of dedicated staff and involved parents that meets the diverse academic, emotional, and social needs of all of our students in a respectful and positive environment.
Special Education Record Request Procedures
Fax requests to (423) 218-4967 or email requests to Daniel Richardson.
Public School Systems: Please fax or scan and email requests on your school's letterhead.
Private School Systems: Please fax or scan and email requests on your school's letterhead. Release must be signed by parent/legal guardian - or - student (if 18 years of age or older).
Outside Agencies: Please fax or scan and email requests on your agency's letterhead. Release must be singed by parent/legal guardian - or - student (if 18 years of age or older).
Individuals: You may call our office at (423) 434-5216 to request records. Records must be picked up at our office. Please bring a picture ID with you. Parents/legal guardians may pick up records for students under 18 years of age. Students 18 years of age and older must pick up their records.
Important Links
Child Find: Early Intervention
Educational Surrogate Training
IDEA Procedural Safeguards (ENG)
IDEA Procedural Safeguards (ESP)
Individualized Education Account Program
Special Education State Assessments
For more information please see State of Tennessee Special Education.
Last Updated: September 21, 2022