Welcome to the NCPS Special Programs Department!
Gifted Services
NCPS has uniform procedures for screening, referring, identifying, and serving students in kindergarten through twelfth grade who are gifted in general intellectual or specific academic aptitude.
The plan for the education of gifted students is accessible through the division’s website and printed copies of the plan are available to citizens who do not have online access.
Please contact the Office of Special Programs to request a written copy at: 757-678-5151 x 2404
Click below for VDOE Resources
Annual Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities (Word Document)
Special Education Services
NCPS offers a continuum of services for students with disabilities ages 2-21 who meet eligibility criteria under IDEA.
NCPS also utilizes the Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports to routinely screen and monitor student progress for all students. When there are concerns, school-based student teams (SBT) can meet to review available data for individual students who are experiencing problems adversely impacting their educational performance. Students suspected of having a disability are then referred for further evaluation.
To request a school based team meeting please contact the SBT Chairperson at your child's school. If your child in not yet school age (Ages 2-5) please use the link below to start the Child Find process:
Click Here to Refer Your Child for Special Education Services
2022-2023 School Year:
The Peer Model Early Childhood Program :
Students who turn 2 or 3 by September 30th can receive school-based services up to five days per week. This program targets the developmental needs of 2-3 year old children with and without disabilities. Classroom size is limited with at least 4 students identified as appropriate peer models. Services are play based and facilitated by an ECSE provider, Instructional Assistant, and Related Services providers (as applicable) between the hours of 8:00am-1:30pm Monday-Friday or in accordance with IEP requirements. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation is available for all participants. Peer Model Early Childhood classrooms will be available at both elementary schools located in Northampton County and service locations are determined by the child’s designated school zone.
Your feedback is needed! If you have a child with a disability we want to hear from you:
Indicator 8 Parent Survey: English Version
Indicator 8 Parent Survey: Spanish Version
Survey Updated 5-31-2022
Staff Members:
Alana Walmsley: Director of Special Programs
April Etheridge: Administrative Assistant & Compliance Specialist
Donna Henry: Administrative Assistant
Camesha Anderson: School Social Worker
Trey Hall: School Social Worker NCPS Social Work Website
Lori Whittaker: School Psychologist
Dr. Nadjai Plowden: Behavior Intervention Specialist
TBD: Special Education Coordinator for Compliance & Transition
Contact Us:
Email: aetheridge@ncpsk12.com
Call: 757-678-5151 Ext 2404
Fax: 1-757-299-7189
Important Links & Parent Resources:
Plain Information Above Covid-19
NCPS 504 Procedural Safeguards
All About the IEP- Parent Resource
The 200 Best Special Education Apps
AIM-VA Materials at no cost to VA K-12 Students with IEPs
Parent Guide to Special Education VDOE-English
Parent Guide to Special Education VDOE-Spanish
Virginia Family Special Education Connection
Special Education-Sensory Disabilities