Office of Exceptional Students
About Us
Our professional staff of special education program specialists, curriculum specialists, school psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, and lead teachers are dedicated to meeting the needs of our identified students. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) must be available to all students between the ages of three and twenty-one, inclusive, who are eligible for special education services.
Here you will find a variety of useful resources including contact information for all of our itinerant professional staff, Policy 2419, and the Procedural Safeguards. Please call our office or send us an email if you have questions.
This site is designed for both parents and professionals of students with disabilities. Please look around - we hope there will be something here of use to you.
KCS Office of Exceptional Students
304-348-7740
fax 304-348-6671
OES Directory
Position | Name | |
Assistant Superintendent Special Education and Student Support Services | Megan McCorkle | |
Compliance Specialist | Holly Samples | |
Behavior Compliance Specialist | Vicky Brown | |
Director of Services (Budget codes for substitutes) | Susan Carver | |
Homebound Services County SAT In-take Coordinator | Jenny Claytor | |
OES Clerk | Kelly Jenkins | |
Lead Psychologist 504 & SAT Coordinator | Lauren Winter | |
Medicaid & Assistive Technology | Christine Holsopple | |
Lead Specialist | Kelley Melvin | |
Curriculum Specialist (Resource/BD) | Amber White | |
Curriculum Specialist (ID/AU) | Melanie Young | |
Lead Hearing Impaired Teacher | Meegan Wolfe | |
Lead Work Exploration Teacher | Willie Ruffin | |
Preschool Specialist | Gloria Richardson | |
Lead Vision Impairment Teacher | Kristina Vannoy | |
Lead Autism Teacher | Beth Tomczak | |
Lead Gifted Teacher | Jessica Childress | |
Parent Community Resource Center | Sarah Chandler | |
Lead OT/PT Therapist | Claudette Pauley | |
Lead Speech/Language Therapist | Jodi Watson |
Specialists & Psychologists
Elementary Schools | ||
Specialist | Psychologist | |
Alban | Jennifer Wilson | Elizabeth Reed |
Alum Creek | Candy Parsons | Joann Bragg |
Andrews Heights | Brandin Glancy | Elizabeth Reed |
Anne Bailey | Brandin Glancy | Elizabeth Reed |
Belle | Amanda Fowler | Lacee Daugherty |
Bridgeview | Nikole Ronk | Sara Fragale |
Cedar Grove | Amanda Fowler | Lacee Daugherty |
Central | Nikole Ronk | Elizabeth Reed |
Chamberlain | Joella Allen | Sarah Kendall |
Chesapeake | Ashley Heumann | Janna Arbogast |
Clendenin | Erica Kearns | Regan Adkins |
Cross Lanes | Erica Mullins | Bethany Whittington |
Dunbar Primary | Michelle Keen | Elizabeth Arco |
Dunbar Intermediate | Michelle Keen | Elizabeth Arco |
Edgewood | Joella Allen | Elizabeth Arco |
Elk Center | Erica Kearns | Regan Adkins |
Flinn | Candy Parsons | Regan Adkins |
Holz | Joella Allen | Joann Bragg |
Kanawha City | Ashley Heumann | Sarah Kendall |
Kenna | Ashley Heumann | Sara Fragale |
Lakewood | Brandin Glancy | Elizabeth Reed |
Malden | Nikole Ronk | Janna Arbogast |
Mary C Snow | Shannon Cannon | Savana Earnest |
Mary Ingles | Nikole Ronk | Ashley Booten |
Midland Trail | Nikole Ronk | Lacee Daugherty |
Montrose | Jennifer Wilson | Sara Fragale |
Nitro | Erica Mullins | Savana Earnest |
Overbrook | Ashley Heumann | Joann Bragg |
Piedmont | Joella Allen | Ashley Basford |
Pinch | Kiim McCune | Regan Adkins |
Point Harmony | Jennifer Wilson | Savana Earnest |
Pratt | Amanda Fowler | Janna Arbogast |
Richmond | Michelle Keen | Sara Fragale |
Ruffner | Steve Stoffel | Sarah Kendall |
Ruthlawn | Ashley Heumann | Sarah Kendall |
Sharon Dawes | Amanda Fowler | Janna Arbogast |
Shoals | Jennifer Williams | Janna Arbogast |
Sissonville | Candy Parsons | Janessa Davis |
Weberwood | Ashley Heumann | Joann Bragg |
Middle Schools | ||
| Specialist | Psychologist |
Andrew Jackson | Jennifer Wilson | Bethany Whittington |
Dunbar | Michelle Keen | Elizabeth Arco |
Dupont | Amanda Fowler | Lacee Daugherty |
Elkview | Erica Kearns | Justa Dolin |
Hayes | Brandin Glancy | Megan Midkiff |
Horace Mann | Joella Allen | Ashley Basford |
John Adams | Candy Parsons | Hannah Rainey |
Sissonville | Liz Bearfield | Janessa Davis |
So. Charleston | Nikki Erelwine | Chloe Murphy-Williams |
West Side | Steve Stoffel | Teresa Robinson |
Andrew Jackson | Jennifer Wilson | Bethany Whittington |
Dunbar | Michelle Keen | Elizabeth Arco |
High Schools | ||
| Specialist | Psychologist |
Capital | Julia Garnes | Teresa Robinson |
Chandler | Steve Stoffel | Dawn Page |
George Washington | Shannon Cannon | Hannah Rainey |
Herbert Hoover | Kiim McCune | Justa Dolin |
Nitro | Erica Mullins | Bethany Whittington |
Riverside | Jennifer Williams | Ashley Booten |
St. Albans | Sarah Chandler | Megan Midkiff |
Sissonville | Liz Bearfield | Janessa Davis |
So. Charleston | Nikki Erelwine | Chloe Murphy-Williams |
OES Events
October 16th: OES Trunk or Treat (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
December 11th: Sensory Santa Night (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
April 17th: Exceptional Spring Games (Rain date: April 24th)
Policy 2419 & Procedural Safeguards
Policy 2419: Regulations For The Education Of Students With Exceptionalities follows the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) and West Virginia State Code, Chapter 18, Article 20. These policies and procedures apply to preschool, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescent and adult students whose educational programs require special education and related services. Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) must adopt and implement appropriate special education policies and procedures to receive federal funds available under IDEA 2004.
Procedural Safeguards: To facilitate informed parent involvement, this document explains the rights of parents, and students to whom rights have transferred, in the special education process. It also describes the processes available for resolving disputes related to a student’s special education program.
Click the button below to view Policy 2419 & Procedural Safeguards
Exceptional Spring Games
Hand in Hand
Coming soon!
IEPs
What is an IEP?
An IEP (Individualized Education Program) is a written plan designed to help a child who has a disability and qualifies for special education services. It's a legal document under U.S. law (IDEA – the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
The IEP outlines how the school will meet your child’s unique learning needs. It ensures your child gets the support, tools, and services needed to succeed in school.
What are the main elements of an IEP?
Every IEP includes several key parts:
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLEP)
This describes how your child is doing in school right now—academically, socially, behaviorally, etc.
Annual Goals
These are specific and measurable goals your child should work toward in one year (e.g., reading a grade-level book independently or improving social skills).
Special Education Services
What kind of help will your child get? This can include:
One-on-one or small group instruction
Time with a special education teacher
Speech or occupational therapy
Accommodations and Modifications
These are changes that help your child learn. Examples:
Extended time on assignments/tests
Sitting at the front of the class
Use of a hundred chart and/or calculator
Extra breaks
Assignments/tests read aloud
Participation in General Education
How much time will your child spend in a general education classroom vs. a special education setting?
Progress Monitoring
How will the school check if your child is meeting their goals? How and when will they report this to you?
Transition Planning (starting by age 13)
For older students, the IEP must include a plan for life after high school (college, job, training, etc.).
Who is Involved in creating an IEP?
The IEP is made by a team of people who know your child well, including:
You, the parent or guardian – You know your child best and are a key part of the team.
General education teacher(s) – They share how your child is doing in a regular classroom.
Special education teacher or provider – They help design learning strategies that match your child’s needs.
Special Education Specialist– They help interpret testing & assessments and ensure IEP compliance per Policy 2419.
Related service providers – These might include a speech therapist, occupational therapist, etc., if your child needs them.
Your child (when appropriate) – Especially as they get older, it’s helpful for them to be involved.
What is the IEP Process?
This is the IEP process after SAT and/or request for evaluation:
Evaluation – The school evaluates your child to see if they qualify for special education.
Eligibility – A team decides if your child meets the criteria under one of 13 disability categories (like ADHD, autism, learning disability).
IEP Meeting – If eligible, the IEP team meets to create a plan.
Services Begin – Once you approve the plan, the school provides the services.
Review and Update – The IEP is reviewed at least once a year. A full reevaluation happens every 3 years (or sooner if needed).
Why is an IEP important?
It gives your child access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) — one that’s tailored to their individual needs. It holds the school accountable for helping your child progress.
SAT Process
Coming soon!
504 Eligibility & Process
Coming soon!
Manifestation Meetings
Coming soon!