Hi ! My name is Gia Richards and I serve in the role as an Exceptional Children's Resource teacher at Reid Park Academy . I have taught at Reid Park Academy since August, 2001. I graduated from Nazareth College with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Also, I obtained a master's of education in special education from the University of Miami.
Below please find helpful information regarding EC services:
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT EC RESOURCE
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN?
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) provides programs designed to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. The Exceptional Children central office staff provides a variety of support services to the school level staff in order to deliver quality educational programs and services to students with disabilities. These services are offered on a continuum of varying levels of service,depending on the needs of each student as identified in the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
WHAT IS INCLUSION?
"Inclusion is not a setting...it's a state of mind."
CMS Inclusion Statement
Inclusion is the understanding that ALL students will have access to the knowledge, skills and values necessary to lead productive lives.
HOW DO I SERVE STUDENTS AT Reid Park Academy ?
I collaborate with the regular education teachers to provide a comprehensive academic model for students with disabilities. Students who can access the general education curriculum are included in instructional programming with regular education students. Students who need additional support can access it through supplementary materials and modifications.
Below please find helpful information regarding EC services:
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT EC RESOURCE
WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN?
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) provides programs designed to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. The Exceptional Children central office staff provides a variety of support services to the school level staff in order to deliver quality educational programs and services to students with disabilities. These services are offered on a continuum of varying levels of service,depending on the needs of each student as identified in the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
WHAT IS INCLUSION?
"Inclusion is not a setting...it's a state of mind."
CMS Inclusion Statement
Inclusion is the understanding that ALL students will have access to the knowledge, skills and values necessary to lead productive lives.
HOW DO I SERVE STUDENTS AT Reid Park Academy ?
I collaborate with the regular education teachers to provide a comprehensive academic model for students with disabilities. Students who can access the general education curriculum are included in instructional programming with regular education students. Students who need additional support can access it through supplementary materials and modifications.