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Division of Specialized Support Services → Special Education Services

Who to Contact with Questions

For questions about Contact Phone Number
Administrative review, mediation or due process appeals or to request forms Dr. Venetta Christian, Director, Department of Special Education Compliance 240-740-3230
Autism Spectrum Disorders Services Kristin M. Ericson, Supervisor 240-740-5930
Child Find/Early Childhood Disabilities Unit and Montgomery County Infants/Toddlers Services Faith K. Fischel, Supervisor 240-740-3130
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHOH) Samantha A. Smith, Supervisor 240-740-1810
Division of Special Education Prekindergarten, Programs and Services Erica W. Williams, Director 240-740-3880
Extended School Year Services Anna E. Szilagyi-Weichbrod,
Instructional Specialist		 240-740-3855
Extensions, Learning for Independence (LFI), and School Community Based (SCB)  Programs Ashley S. Doyle, Supervisor 240-740-3900
High Incidence Accessible Technology Team (HIAT) Linda Wilson, Instructional Specialist 240-740-5500
IEP meetings at the central level and nonpublic school programs Joanne C. Hoffman, Supervisor 240-740-3830
InterACT Team Alice Wright, Instructional Specialist 240-740-5480
Physical Disabilities William McGrath, Supervisor 240-740-5500
Preschool Education Program Mary Rose Catena, Coordinator 240-740-3125
Social Emotional Special Education Services      Dr. Sandi B. Ives, Supervisor 301-548-4930
Speech and Language Services Shelley A. McAulliffe, Supervisor 301-649-8085
Transition Services Unit    Patricia K. Cochrane, Supervisor 240-740-5900
Twice Exceptional 2e Services Sarah P. Jackson, Instructional Specialist 240-740-3110
Visual Impairments Samantha A. Smith, Supervisor 240-740-1810