Special Education
Special Education Overview
The Support Services Department of the Osceola School District offers a full continuum of services Kindergarten through High School. Services outlined in the IEP may occur in several different environments for students. However, students with disabilities are to be educated in the least restrictive environment, meaning that students with disabilities should be educated with students without disabilities to the maximum extent that they are allowed by their disability
Have a Concern?
Parents who have questions or concerns about their students should first contact the support services teacher, general education teacher, and/or school counselor who works with their student. If the questions or concerns are not answered at that level, the following list shows who to contact, and in which order:
Start with the special education teacher, general education teacher, and/or school counselor
If you feel your concerns are not met, contact the school principal
If you feel your concerns are still not met, contact the: Director of Special Education
Special Education Department
Veronica Gavin, Director of Special Education
vgavin@osd1.org
870-563-0614
Tosha Atchley, Due Process Clerk/Behavior Specialist
tatchley@osd1.org
870-563-1868
Xavia Allen, Administrative Assistant
xallen@osd1.org
870-563-1868
