Welcome to the Brooke County Special Education Page! The Brooke County Special Education Staff is committed to providing an individualized education to all students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Our Special Education Department educates students from the ages of 3 to 21. We service about 585 students.

Students become eligible for services under Policy 2419. Policy 2419 Exceptionalities include Autism, Blindness and Low Vision, Deafblindness, Deafness, Developmental Delay, Emotional/Behavioral Disorder, Gifted, Hard of Hearing, Intellectual Disability, Orthopedic Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment and Traumatic Brain Injury.

Information from the WV Department of Education!

Dear Colleague,

Last week, we began mailing notices to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients between the ages of 14 and 17 (transition-aged youth) and their representatives to help them understand policies and access resources to aid youth in their transition to adulthood. These letters include a QR code to the Youth Resources webpage and information on our publication, What You Need To Know About Your Supplemental Security (SSI) When You Turn 18.  

This publication helps youth prepare for the transition from school to adult life. It provides information about SSI work incentives primarily affecting youth, as well as information about common programs, services, and supports that parents, guardians, and youth may find helpful. 

Specific topics covered include: 

• The age-18 redetermination and how to appeal if benefits stop. 

• Earnings and the age 18 redetermination. 

• Available work incentives and supports. 

• SSI program rules about higher education funds. 

• Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. 

• Other services that may be helpful. 

You can download the publication from the agency’s website in both English and Spanish.  

Please help us promote these valuable resources through your networks, especially foster care and youth transition programs.  

Sincerely, 

Kimberly Stephens

Public Affairs Specialist

Kimberly.Stephens@ssa.gov

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