Special Education The Garnet Valley School District is committed to providing a full continuum of educational services to all students with special needs. An inclusion setting at all levels accomodates most special education students within the district. In some cases, services are also provided in classes outside the district.
Gifted Programs These programs are available to students who meet multiple criteria, including a measured IQ of 130 or higher. At the primary level, students benefit from an identification/enrichment model. At grades 3-8, students identified as gifted participate in a pullout enrichment seminar. Gifted high school students may select seminar courses which include special events, activities,projects,field trips and lectures. Honors courses are offered at the high school for those who wish to earn college credits.
Meet our Psychologists Garnet Valley School District employs psychologists in an effort to support all of our children's needs. Along with being a resource for our parents, they administer a battery of tests identifying special learning difficulties or emotional problems. Contact the guidance department at your school for more information.
Meet our Counseling Staff Garnet Valley Schools prides itself in developing support systems to assist students who are at risk for school failure. The guidance program includes preventative, crisis, and remedial components. The Instructional Support Team, a team of administrator, counselors, teachers, and parents support students.
Contacts
Dr. Michael Christian, Assistant Superintendent Pupil Personnel Services & Special Education- 610-579-7363 Beverly Smith, Director of Special Education - 610-579-7301 Barbara Shaw, Assistant Director of Special Education- 610-579-7352
