MCS provides individual educational programs for students meeting the state criteria for special education. Resource classes and speech services are located in all schools. Comprehensive Development classes are located at Bellwood-Bowdoin, Scales Elementary and Northfield Elementary.
Additional staff include: school psychologists, vision teacher, deaf educator, occupational therapist and physical therapist. Other specialists are contracted as needed.

All students are served in the least restrictive environment and are served based on their individual needs.

Students with special needs may begin receiving services from MCS on their 3rd birthday. Children from birth to three, with special needs, may be served through Tennessee Early Intervention Services. All special education services are provided at no charge.

Assistant principals at each school are responsible for special education. Please contact your child’s teacher or assistant principal if you believe your child may benefit from special education.

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ANNOUNCEMENT
The Advisory Council for the Education of Students with Disabilities is proud to announce that all its meetings will now be available for viewing via the internet. The Council will continue to conduct meetings in the Nashville area, which are open to the public; however, anyone interested in participating remotely can now go to: http://www.tennessee.gov/education/speced/advisory.shtml and follow the link listed. You may also communicate with the Council during or after each meeting via email at: sped.council@tn.gov. The recording of each meeting will remain available for viewing until the next scheduled meeting takes place. The next meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2010 and a full schedule can found at the link listed above.

We are providing this service with the hope that it will encourage more public input regarding the services that are provided to students with special needs across our state. In order for our efforts to be successful, we will need help getting the word out. Please forward this information to anyone who might be interested and/or post on your website, if possible.

If you have any questions about this or would just like to contact the Council, please call (615) 532-8228 or email us at the address listed above. Thank you for your continued assistance and support to help make the best possible future for all children in Tennessee.