Exceptional Child Education (ECE) Family

Video Library

Please click the links below each image to view recorded workshops. Check back often for updates!

Grade Level Information

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Elementary Schools

John Roberts is the Assistant Director of Exceptional Child Education for elementary schools. Each elementary zone in JCPS has a team of district support staff. For assistance with questions related to your elementary school student, please call: (502) 485-3215.

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Middle Schools

Dr. Angelique Scherer is the Assistant Director of Exceptional Child Education for middle schools. Each middle school in JCPS has a team of district support staff. For assistance with questions related to your middle school student, please call: (502) 485-6270.

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High Schools

Wes Napper is the Assistant Director of Exceptional Child Education for high schools. Each high school in JCPS has a team of district support staff. For assistance with questions related to your high school student, please call: (502) 485-3509.

Transition Resources

Click the link above to be directed to our Transition page. This page has information regarding post-secondary opportunities for your student.

Assistive Technology

Occupational Therapy

Students doing arts & crafts

Here is a resource for practicing with scissors and glue.

Student working on plate proyect

Check out this list of fine motor activities to practice using basic household Items like paper plates, cereal boxes, and toilet paper rolls!

Projects done with play-doh

Play-doh is a great tool for building fine motor skills. It strengthens hands as we roll, squeeze, twist, and build with it. Play-doh can also be combined with other household items to support fine motor skill development.

Student at home folding clothes

Click here for a list of home activities to support your elementary-aged student's general strength and organization. 

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Click here for a list of home activities to support your middle schooler's general strength and organization

Kids gluing stuff on paper

Kids need to build up their hand strength through fine motor skills before actually writing. HERE are some pre-writing activities to build hand strength using items found at home or In your local discount store. Have fun!

Students jumping in the air

Here are some ideas for building heavy work (calming) activities into the daily routine at home. Here are some additional suggestions for finding heavy work In normally occurring activities.

Students dancing in gymnasium

A 2-5 minute movement break every 30 minutes or so can increase focus and reduce stress. Here are some ways to increase movement in your day.

Speech and Language Pathology

We hope you find this page helpful! Click on the link below each image. Please contact the Communication Disorders Department at 502-485-3254 if you have questions! We would be happy to help!