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The Nokesville School is committed to easing the transition of our military-connected students and their families. We understand that moving to a new area can be difficult, and we aim to help our families make this transition as smooth as possible. Tiger families are composed of active duty, reserved forces, and National Guard affiliations. Thank you for your service!

TNS School Based Point of Contact: Ms. Heather Moul, LCSW, [email protected] and Ms. Caitlin Brault, [email protected]

Division Level Staff Support for School Based POC: Ms. Kimberly Simpson, Military Achievement Specialist, [email protected]

Division Superintendent: Dr. LaTanya McDade, [email protected]

Military Installation School Liaison Officers

Our school counselors are available to guide you as you become part of the Nokesville family. Please do not hesitate to contact them if you have any questions or if you need guidance. Our School Counselors are:
Counseling Director - Ms. Dawn Shaffer ([email protected])

Middle-Level Counselor - Ms. Caitlin Brault ([email protected]) 

Middle-Level Counselor - Mr. Taylor Naleppa ([email protected])

Elementary-Level Counselor  - Ms. Daijah White ([email protected]) 

Elementary-Level Counselor  - Ms. Helena Garren ([email protected]) 

 

Planning Your Arrival To PWCS

  1. Enrollment & Registration
  2. Educational Records, Requests and Transfers
  3. PWCS Advanced Academic Programs
  4. Interstate Compact Act

PWCS Military Connected Resources

TNS Reading

Our Reading Specialists supports classroom teacher with their literacy instruction by providing resources and helping in the classrooms. They also provide additional support to students identified as at-risk readers through the RTI model. They also oversee the PALs tutors who provide reading support in small groups to students.

Our Reading Specialists are:

Tiffany Kingston - Reading Specialist - [email protected]

Amy Poole - Reading Specialist -  [email protected]

Jill Vanhook - Reading Assistant - [email protected]

 

TNS English Learner Program and Services

At The Nokesville School we provide a program of language instruction in a supportive settings so that ELs (English Learners) attain proficiency in English and meet the same challenging academic content and student achievement standards as other students.

English Learners Staff

 

TNS Gifted Program

Gifted Staff:

Stacy Mulgrew -  Elementary Gifted - [email protected]

Mallory Dove - Middle Level Gifted -  [email protected]

 

TNS Special Education Staff

PWCS provides many supports and services to students with special needs and their families. For more information on disability programs and related services, inclusive practices, and program supports, visit the Special Education Department webpage. Specifically, the Special Education Program’s Procedural Support and Guidance Manual which provides guidance on the special education processes under the IDEA and its implementing regulations, as well as applicable Virginia law and state regulations. In addition, this manual clarifies pertinent requirements of Section 504, as amended, and Title II of the ADA for students with disabilities in public schools.

The Interstate Military Compact addresses special education services for military students.

  • The receiving state shall initially provide comparable services to a student with disabilities based on his/her current Individualized Education Program (IEP); and
  • The receiving state shall make reasonable accommodations and modifications to address the needs of incoming students with disabilities, subject to an existing 504 or Title II Plans, to provide the student with education access to education; and
  • The receiving school may perform subsequent evaluations to ensure appropriate placement and appropriate services.

The following documents provide general guidance and information related to military-connected students.

Transfer of Children with Disabilities and Special Education Protections Briefing (PDF)

Guidance for Military Families with Students in Special Education (PDF)

District Level Point of Contacts for Cluster 8:

Ron Pannell, Supervisor x7467

Leslie Parrott, Coordinator x8530

Melissa Miller, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), Coordinator x7943

Lauren Carter, Procedural Support x8041

TNS Special Education Staff:

Suzanne VanDyke - Special Education Chairperson - [email protected]

 Learning Disabilities

Autism

Additional Services

  • School Psychologist: Ms. Danna Winslow - [email protected] 
  • School Social Worker: Ms. Heather Moul - [email protected] 
  • Speech & Language Impairment: Ms. Carolyn Johnson - [email protected] 
  • Occupational Therapy: Ms. Gina Casella - [email protected] 
  • Hearing Impairment: Ms. Sissy Howard - [email protected] 
  • Adapted Physical Education: Mr. Chris Claro - [email protected] 
  • Parent Resource Center - In operation since November 1992, the PWCS Office of Special Education Parent Resource Center's mission is to assist parents and families of children with disabilities to become active participants in their child's education. Its goal is to promote a positive relationship between parents and educators.
  • Special Education Advisory Committee - The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is organized and functions following state and federal requirements. The Committee's functions include the following:
    • Monthly meetings with the Directors of the Special Education Department
    • Determining the needs of children with disabilities within the county
    • Developing priorities and strategies for meeting identified needs of children with disabilities
  • Prepare and submit an annual report to the Prince William County School Board

TNS PTO

The Nokesville School PTO Link

Deployment or PCSing?

 

Please contact Caitlin Brault or Heather Moul,  if you or an immediate family member are deployed, have an upcoming deployment or are PCSing.