Special Education
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Shannon Whitehead, Superintendent of Education
Lacey Jackson, Special Education Director
248 Byrd Avenue • Philadelphia, MS 39350 • 601-656-2955 • Fax 601-656-3141
We are excited to have your child participating in our Extended School Year Program at Philadelphia High School! This program is designed to keep students engaged, learning, and growing over the summer through fun, hands-on activities in reading and math.
Program Details:
📅 Dates: June 2nd- June 25th: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
🕘 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Philadelphia High School
🍽️ Meals Provided: Breakfast and lunch served daily
Our Extended School Year experience will feature engaging lessons, academic games, and opportunities to master gaps from standards learned this year. We want to help close any gaps over the summer before the new year begins in August.
If you have any questions, please contact me, Lacey Jackson for questions or additional information at 601-656-2955.
We look forward to an exciting and enriching summer of learning!
Warm regards,
Lacey Jackson
Special Education Director
The Department of Special Education supports the Individual Educational Programs of students ages three through twenty-one who are eligible for special education and related services within the district. The special education services are provided on a continuum from the least restrictive environments and are contingent upon the educational needs of the students. The department provides a full array of assessments and special education interventions for students requiring such services. The Department works collaboratively with students, families, and the community to increase student achievement and to promote post-secondary success for all students with disabilities.
