Email Denise Griffin - Director of Special Education

* Special Education Transition Planning and Coordination - Denise Griffin

The Special Education Department at Essex High School provides special education and related services to students with identified educational disabilities.

Essex High School offers a continuum of special education services in self-contained, inclusion, and general education settings. Special education services and placement decisions for each student are made by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team.

Special education classes offered include: 

          • Reading
          • Math
          • Science
          • Social Studies
          • Vocational Education/Career & Technical Education
          • Life Skills
          • Instructional Assistance 

Eligibility for special education is determined by a multidisciplinary team, according to Federal and state regulations. If you suspect that your child has a disability, please contact the Special Education Department at (804) 443-4301.