Special Education

Colonial Heights Public Schools serves students of the following disabilities:

  • autism spectrum disorders

  • deaf-blind

  • emotional disability

  • hearing impairment

  • specific learning disability

  • intellectual disability

  • multiple disabilities

  • orthopedic impairment

  • other health impairment

  • speech or language impairment

  • traumatic brain injury

  • visual impairment / blindness

  • developmental delay

Colonial Heights offers a wide array of programs to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Programs and related services are provided for children ages 2-21 inclusive identified for special education services through an eligibility process.

Special Education Annual Plan
Contact the Department
Special Education Caregiver Resources

Special Education Advisory Committee

The Colonial Heights Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meets at least four times yearly to gain input from parents about their children's special education experiences, advocate for students with disabilities, and share information and resources that are available in the community. Topics discussed during meetings are based on parent recommendations and interest. All meetings will be held in Audio Visual Room in the Technical Center.

To be added to our SEAC contact and mailing lists, please contact Christy George via email or by phone at (804) 524-3445.

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Meeting Dates

  • September 19, 2024

  • November 14, 2024

  • February 13, 2025

  • April 10, 2025

All meetings are held at 6:00pm in the Technical Center Audio/Visual Room. Virtual attendance is available upon request.

SEAC Members

Brittany Williams (Parent)

Amber Williamson (Parent)

Dana Barefoot (Family Resource Coordinator)

Christy George (Director of OSS)

Kathy Davis (Parent)

Deena Beville (SPED Teacher)

Tracy Lowery (Special Olympics Representative)

Remus James (Principal, Tussing)

Amanda Pelter (Principal, CHMS)

Beth McBryde (CHHS Teacher)

Tanya Pfost Young (Parent)

Maci Casey (Step-Parent)

Willie Jenkins (Parent)

Melissa Venema (Parent)