Special Education
Through ongoing collaboration with our local and state stakeholders, including parents, staff and students, the Department of Special Education serves FCPS by supporting systemic instructional programming focusing on eliminating the achievement gap, developing social competencies, nurturing independence, and preparing students with disabilities to become contributing members of a global society.
Dr. Michael Markoe
Deputy Superintendent
(301) 644-5270
Fax: (301) 696-6848
Dr. Linda Chambers
Director of Special Education (Secondary Programs)
(301) 644-5281
Fax: (301) 644-5303
Troy Keller
Director of Special Education (Elementary Programs)
(301) 644-5281
Fax: (301) 644-5303
Christopher Klein
Supervisor of Speech Language Services and Related Services
(301) 644-5268
Fax: (301) 644-5305
Stefanie Lavin
Elementary Supervisor of Instructional Programs (Child Find and Pre-Kindergarten)
(301) 644-5283
Fax: (301) 644-5305
Emily Quinlan
Elementary Supervisor of Instructional Programs (Kindergarten to Grade 5 and 504)
(301) 644-5289
Fax: (301) 644-5304
Dr. Shannon Pisculli
Elementary Supervisor of Specialized Programs
(301) 644-5279
Fax: (301) 644-5304
Christie Flayhart
Secondary Supervisor of Instructional Programs (Middle School to Age 21)
(301) 644-5295
Fax: (301) 644-5304
Lauren Regalia
Secondary Supervisor of Specialized Programs
(301) 644-5273
Fax: (301) 644-5304
Matt Blazek
Supervisor of Behavioral Supports and BCBAs
(301) 644-6837
Fax: (301) 644-5304
Michael DuBey
FCPS Special Education Attorney
(301) 696-6842
Fax: (301) 644-5304
Nichole Szczesny
FCPS Special Education Paralegal
(301) 696-5250
Fax: (301) 644-5304
JoAnn O'Toole
Executive Secretary
(301) 644-5281
Fax: (301) 644-5303
Child Find Services
Child Find is the process for locating, evaluating and identifying all children from birth through age 21 who are suspected of having a disability. Parents who suspect their child may have an educational disability should speak with staff at their child’s school. If a child is homeschooled, attending a parentally placed private school, or is 2 years, 9 months or older and not enrolled in FCPS, parents should contact the Child Find Office at 301 644 5292. Information regarding the Child Find process for children younger than 2 years, 9 months may be obtained from the Frederick County Developmental Center, 301 600-1611.
Child Find Brochure: English
Child Find Brochure: Spanish
The Child Find video showcases the continuum of preschool special education services available to children in Frederick County Public Schools who warrant the support of specialized instruction. Families, service providers and community members are invited to view the video to develop a better understanding of the supports available to some of our youngest learners.