IDEA offers support services for students when parents, teachers or staff, or scholars themselves request them. Our social workers and psychologists help scholars dealing with a wide range of issues including:
- Behavioral challenges
- Homelessness
- Learning challenges (Learn more about IDEA's exceptional education services and resources.)
- Medical crises and chronic illness
- Mental illness
- Parenting
- Pregnancy
Our student support services team includes:
- Sybil Pernell, Director of Special Education. Email Ms. Pernell.
- Melody Washington, Director of Clinical Services, oversees student support and clinical services and provide crisis care. She also provides referrals to counseling services for general education students. Email Ms. Washington.
- Yvette Brown, Social Worker, provides support for 9th and 10th grade exceptional learners, parenting scholars, and those experiencing bereavement. Email Ms. Brown.
- MaryCatherine Balcom, Social Worker, provides support for 11th and 12th grade exceptional learners, scholars with 504 plans, and scholars who are homeless. Email Ms. MaryCatherine.
To refer a student for support services or request a consultation, please fill out this secure form. One of our clinical team members will respond to your request as soon as possible. Thank you.