Special Education Services

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public school systems to identify and provide special education and related services to eligible students with disabilities. 

Wilson County, in compliance with federal and state law, performs a countywide Child Find. Child Find uses screening to identify students in both public and private schools within its district who may need special education services and supports.

If your child is an infant or toddler under the age of 2.5 years, then contact Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) at (615) 532-7237.

If your child is between the ages of three and five and you are a resident of Wilson County Schools call the Special Education Department at (615) 444-3282, ext. 7316 or complete the Initial Intake Form . 

If your child is enrolled in a Wilson County school, report your concerns to your child’s principal or teacher and they will schedule a Student Support Team meeting (S-Team meeting) to discuss your child’s educational needs and next steps. 

If your child is home-schooled or attending a private school, homeless, youth in custody and care, or migrant in the geographic region of the Wilson County Schools, call the Special Education Department at (615) 444-3282, ext. 7316 or complete the Initial Intake Form. The federal law of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires each school district to spend a proportionate amount of federal allocation for services for students with special needs enrolled by parents in home school or private school each year.

Notice of Procedural Safeguards Handbook

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • What should I do if I suspect my child may need Special Education or Related Services?
  • What is the criteria for special education eligibility to receive services in Tennessee?
  • How do I know if my child is developing appropriately and reaching developmental milestones?
  • How do I know what rights are available to my child and me?

Hotline 615-444-3282, ext. 7316

Becky Adams
615-444-3282, ext. 7403    
Related Services Coordinator

Cindy Anderson
615-444-3282, ext. 7510    
K-5 CDC Coordinator

Andi Asel
615-444-3282, ext. 7489    
Secondary & Transition Coordinator

Courtney Bunna
615-444-3282, ext. 1964        
Lead Social Worker

Tracey Burge
615-444-3282, ext. 7428    
Director of Special Education

Kate Campbell
615-444-3282, ext. 3653    
K-5 Coordinator

Lisa Fuehrer   
615-444-3282, ext. 7466    
Curriculum and Data Coordinator

Kelly Grime
615-444-3282, ext. 7311        
Administrative Assistant

   
615-444-3282, ext. 7286         
Lead Occupational Therapist

Abigail Kirsch    
615-444-3282, ext. 7495            
Pre-School Coordinator

Emma Launsby
615-444-3282, ext. 7339          
Assistant Behavior Analyst

Ellen Mattingly
629-255-7919    
Secondary Transition/WBL Specialist

Kendra Messenger    
615-444-3282, ext. 7465       
Bookkeeper

Amy Moshinsky
615-444-3282, ext. 7311
Special Education Secretary

Kasia Passaniti
615-444-3282, ext. 7287    
Lead Behavior Supports Coordinator

Abby Sakovich
615-444-3282, ext. 7454   
Lead Speech Language Pathologist

Julie Spies    
615-444-3282, ext. 6266    
Lead School Psychologist

Suzanne Stringfield    
615-444-3282, ext. 5019    
Preschool & Non-Public Enrollment Specialist

Dr. Thurman Tucker    
615-444-3282, ext. 7288
Lead Secondary Coordinator 6-12

Devin Walker
615-444-3282, ext. 7644    
Secondary Coordinator 6-8

Marlanna Wolosin    
615-444-3282, ext. 2721            
Lead Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
 

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder

Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS)

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) 

Secondary Transition

Individual Education Account (IEA) Program