Student Services

Department of Student Services

Arlington Public Schools takes pride in providing a program to students of Arlington County that encourages the cooperation of school, home, and community. The Department of Student Services is responsible for ensuring the provision of a wide range of support services to all students in the Arlington Public Schools system. The department consists of two offices-the Office of Pupil Services and the Office of Special Education.

Organizational Chart

Program Evaluation Final Report

PCG Program Evaluation Presentation

Dr. Brenda Wilks

Assistant Superintendent

Department of Student Services

Arlington Public Schools

703-228-6060

Office of Special Education

Dr. Kristi Murphy, Director, Special Education

703-228-6040

Ms. Wendy Carria, Supervisor, Special Programs

703-228-6050

The Office of Special Education provides support for students with disabilities, parents, principals, and school staff members in their evaluation, identification, placement, instruction, and transitional services.

Office of Pupil Services

Mr. Jeffrey Carpenter, Director, Pupil Services

703-228-6061

Dr. Marcia Jackson, Supervisor, Counseling

703-228-6062

The Office of Pupil Services encompasses the services of school psychologists, school social workers/visiting teachers and counselors. Student records, transcripts, student residency, requests for psychological transfers and the Home Instruction program are also the responsibility of this office.

Stratford Program

Dr. Karen Gerry, Principal, Stratford Program

4102 Vacation Lane, Arlington, Virginia 22207

703-228-6440

The Stratford Program is a small secondary school for Arlington Public School students in Arlington, Virginia. Students attend middle school, high school and adult transition classes. All students have been found eligible for and receive special education services. Students will receive a Special Diploma upon program completion or reaching the age of eligibility.