Special Education

40 South Second Street

Oakland, MD 21550

Phone 301.334.7655

Fax 301.334.7621

Email Special Education

chelsie.manges@garrettcountyschools.org

Special Education Staff

Special Education Staff:

Dr. Chelsie Manges, Interim Director of Special Education

chelsie.manges@garrettcountyschools.org

301-334-7657

301-334-7621 (fax)

Dawn Eichorn, Special Education Administrative Professional

dawn.eichorn@garrettcountyschools.org

301-334-7653

301-334-7621 (fax)

Deneice Crites, Birth-Five/IEP Coordinator

deneice.crites@garrettcountyschools.org

301-334-7658

301-334-7621 (fax)

Douglas Copeland, IEP Coordinator

douglas.copeland@garrettcountyschools.org

301-334-7655

301-334-7621 (fax)

Melissa Davis, IEP Coordinator

melissa.davis@garrettcountyschools.org

301-914-1353

301-334-7621 (fax)

Melissa Davis, IEP Coordinator

Susie Henline, Transition/IEP Coordinator

susan.henline@garrettcountyschools.org

301-334-7656

301-334-7621 (fax)

Family Support Services

Babette Smith, Family Support Network and Preschool Partners

babette.smith@garrettcountyschools.org

301-334-8119

Sondra Tasker, Partners For Success

sondra.tasker@garrettcountyschools.org

301-533-0240

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and services, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. GCPS operates equal opportunity programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Garrett County is an equal opportunity employer.

Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Dr. Jane Wildesen, Director of Human Resources, jane.wildesen@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-8903.

Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Dr. Phillip Lauver, Supervisor of Pupil Services, phil.lauver@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-8938.

Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Dr. Chelsie Manges, Director of Special Education, chelsie.manges@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-7657.

Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Dr. Jane Wildesen, Director of Human Resources, jane.wildesen@garrettcountyschools.org or 301-334-8903.

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at

Garrett County Public Schools
40 South Second Street
Oakland, MD 21550

External Agencies U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
1-800-669-4000 1-800-669-6820 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) 410.767.8600 (Español-marque el 2), 1.800.637.6247 Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR) Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-2000 1-800-872-5327 Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339