About Us

The Office of Special Education is responsible for improving results for children and youth with exceptionalities, primarily through leadership and financial support to local education agencies and for the administration of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA).

Accommodations and Modifications: What’s the Difference?

Accommodations and modifications are both strategies used in education to support students with diverse needs, but they have distinct purposes and implementation methods.

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Contact Us

  • Building 6, Suite 750
    1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
    Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0330

  • Fax: (304) 558-0459