Exceptional Education
The Coahoma County School District is committed to providing a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities, ages 3-21. In order to meet the unique educational needs of these students, a wide range of placement and programming options are utilized throughout the district.
To be eligible for special education services, a student must meet the eligibility criteria specified in the Mississippi State Policies Regarding Children with Individual Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004 (State Board Policy 74.19) and be in need of specialized instruction and/or related services. The thirteen disability categories include:
Sakenna Dear,
Exceptional Education Director,
1555 W. Lee Drive, Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)-624-5448 EXT 1050
Carmilyn Holman,
Exceptional Education Case Manager,
1555 W. Lee Drive, Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)-624-5448 EXT 1050
Rachel Ware,
Speech Case Manager,
1555 W. Lee Drive, Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662)-624-5448 EXT 1050
Arena Chambers,
Administrative Assistant,
1555 W. Lee Drive, Clarksdale, MS 38614
(622)-624-5448 EXT 1050
Policies and Procedures
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education (OSE) has developed Procedure Manuals (Volumes I1, II2, III3, IV4, and V5) for State Board Policy Chapter 74, Rule 74.19, State Policies Regarding Children with Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 2004 (IDEA 2004).