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Kanawha says virtual program includes dedicated special‑education support, IEP reviews and contracted teacher time
Summary
Kanawha County’s presentation described processes to support students with IEPs in the virtual program, including two‑week reviews after enrollment, a special‑education specialist on staff, and the option to contract 1–2 hours per week of teacher support at about $25/hour.
Valerie Harper told the board that special‑education supports are a core part of Kanawha County’s virtual program and that the district built procedures for IEP review, early check‑ins and additional direct support when needed. Harper said a special‑education specialist is on staff and that, for students approved to participate, Kanawha schedules a two‑week follow‑up after initial placement to assess whether the placement is appropriate.
Harper described a practical support that some partner counties use: contracting a teacher to provide one or two hours per week of direct instruction or support for a virtual special‑education student. She said those additional teacher hours are billed as a fee passed through at the end of the semester and cited a typical contracted rate of about $25 per hour. Board members asked whether those staffing responsibilities would impose obligations on Preston County staff; Harper said her team would coordinate and that the IEP team in the home district retains placement authority.
