Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services

Division of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Department of Special Education

Contacts:

Mary Tillar: Assistant Superintendent of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention 410-222-5365 mtillar@AACPS.org

Diane McGowan: Director of Instruction Programming (1st - 12th) & Service Access 410-222-5411 djmcgowan@aacps.org

Sonya McElroy: Director of Birth to 5 Programming & Service Accountability 410-424-3268 smcelroy@aacps.org

Nicole White: Director of Specialized Programming 410-222-5470 nqwhite@aacps.org

Mission:  Why we are here

The mission of the Division of Specialized Instruction and Early Intervention Services is to provide all students with disabilities access to high quality specially designed instruction and resources through a continuum of services and supports that equip students and their families with the skills and competencies to exit Anne Arundel County Public Schools college, career, and community ready.

Vision:  How we see the future

All staff are united in a common commitment and are accountable to ensure that students are able to work independently, and are college, career and community ready.  With high expectations for student achievement, all students who struggle will have environmental and instructional access to the general education curriculum. 

Values: What guides the work

Documents

AACPS Board Policy: IFF – Special Education Programs for students with disabilities 

AACPS BOARD Regulation: IFF-RA – Special Education Programs for students with disabilities  

AACPS Division of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services: FY 2025 Staffing Plan

Additional Resources