Special education advisory committee reports 698 IEPs and 101 eligible referrals for 2024–25

Miss Hill presented the special education advisory committee roster and annual data to the Wythe County Public Schools board.

The advisory committee slate includes seven parents, a Wythe County Public Schools early‑childhood representative, a special education teacher serving as committee chair, a representative from Mount Rogers, a member from the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, and consultant support. The committee will meet four times during the school year; meetings are held via Google Meet with agendas and minutes shared electronically.

Miss Hill reported student service counts and referral outcomes: “December 2024, child count was 648. We ended the school year with 698 IEPs,” she said. She also reported 176 initial referrals during the year, with 101 found eligible across preschool through high school levels. Miss Hill noted most referrals begin at the elementary level and that 38 seniors were served; students graduating with an applied studies diploma may continue services as post‑graduates until they age out at 22 depending on their birthday timing.

Miss Hill said the brochure provided to board members lists committee members, meeting dates and contact information for local agencies parents can contact with questions. Board members thanked Hill for the report and for preparing materials for parents and partners.

Key figures from the report: • December 2024 child count: 648 (as reported). • End-of-year active IEPs: 698 (as reported). • Initial referrals during the year: 176; eligible: 101. • Seniors served: 38.

Miss Hill also described routine information sharing between meetings: if timely information arrives, she circulates it to committee members to allow parents and stakeholders to participate before the next scheduled meeting.