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Special Education
Jackson County Schools Special Education Program
Since all students are unique, the goal of the Special Education Program is to provide a challenging educational program designed to meet the needs of individual students. To accomplish this goal, instructional efforts are focused on developing academic and life skills that will help young people become successful adults.
For further information regarding special education services in the Jackson County School System, please call the Special Education Department at 256-259-9500.
If you are aware of a child with a disability between the ages of 0-21 who lives in the Jackson County School District and who is not receiving educational services, please contact the Special Education Supervisor at (256) 259-9500.
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Crisis Support and Intervention
Jackson County School's Crisis Counseling Services:
Alyson Williamson: williamsona@jacksonk12.org
Crisis textline
Text SHARE to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor, 24/7, for free, confidential support.
Crisis Text Line counselors are available to connect about anxiety related to the novel coronavirus, isolation, students’ concerns about school, financial stress, and other concerns.Managing Anxiety and Stress Related to the Coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Tips on stress and coping, with specialized advice for parents, responders, and people who have been released from quarantine.
How To Avoid Stress During School Closures
Disruptions to routine can trigger stress and anxiety for kids and adults.
UNICEF
Strategies for teens to protect their mental health while facing a (temporary) new normal.
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