Programs & Services

Arlington Public Schools offers a wide range of special education programs and services for eligible students from preschool through grade 12. These services are designed to support students with disabilities who require specialized instruction.

Each student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is assigned a Special Education Liaison. This staff member acts as the student’s case manager and is your main point of contact for questions and support related to your child’s IEP. The liaison works closely with general education teachers to make sure all accommodations and modifications outlined in the IEP are followed. They may also provide direct instruction, depending on your child’s needs.

Who's on the Special Education Team? 

• Learning Specialists (also known as “Liaisons”) 

• Special Education Teachers in Sub-separate or Supported Learning Centers 

• Specialized Support Paraprofessionals (SSPs) and Paraprofessionals 

• Related Service Providers (RSPs) 

  • Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology Specialists

  • Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)

  • School Counselors

  • Occupational and Physical Therapists (OT/PT)

  • School Psychologists

  • Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and SLP Assistants (SLP-As)

  • Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs)

  • Orientation & Mobility Specialists

• Contracted Providers – External specialists who support students with specific needs, such as:

  • Board Certified Audiologists

  • Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing