Special Education

Manassas Park High School is committed to providing students with disabilities the services, supports, and opportunities they need to succeed. Explore information for students, families, and staff below.

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👥 Meet the Team	🤝 Services & Supports
📚 Family Resources	🎓 Transition Planning

👥 Meet the Special Education Team

The MPHS Special Education team works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, and community partners to support student success and postsecondary readiness.

Susan Barber

Transition Specialist

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New Staff

Department Chair

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Tressa Alter

Case Manager

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Bryan Contino

Case Manager

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Elissa Langley

Case Manager

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Richard Long

Case Manager

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Samantha Miller

Case Manager

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Katharine Principe

Case Manager

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Annette Sanchez

Case Manager

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Douglas Towle

Case Manager

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🤝 Services & Supports

Special education services are individualized according to each student’s needs and Individualized Education Program, or IEP.

Student Services

Individualized academic support
Accommodations and modifications
Related services
Progress monitoring

Collaborative Support

IEP development and implementation
Family and school collaboration
Case management
Planning for postsecondary success

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🎓 Transition Planning

Transition planning helps students prepare for education, employment, independent living, and community participation after high school.

MPHS Special Education Transition Specialist

Susan Barber is the faculty member responsible for special education transition planning and coordination at Manassas Park High School.

Planning for Life After High School

Supporting students in transition goals, postsecondary planning, employment, and independent living.

Community & Agency Resources

Links and information for community agencies, adult services, guardianship, and family support coming soon.

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📞 Who Should I Contact?

Not sure where to begin? Use the information below to connect with the right member of our team.

Questions About Your Student’s IEP or Services

Start with your student’s assigned case manager for questions about IEP services, accommodations, progress, meetings, or day-to-day support.

Questions About Transition Planning

Contact Susan Barber for questions about postsecondary planning, employment, independent living, community agencies, or transition services.

📧 Email Susan Barber

For general questions or help identifying your student’s case manager, contact the MPHS main office at 703-361-9131 .

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Manassas Park High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district's activities and programs. Manassas Park High School also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.