Whitley County Schools

Special education

Many children are born with or may develop disabilities, which challenge their normal growth and development, impacting their success in school.  Fortunately, many of these conditions can be helped if parents recognize the challenge early and seek help.

If you suspect your child may have special needs, call one of the numbers below.  Don’t hesitate to call their attention to, and/or seek advice about particular behaviors or possible difficulties your child may be experiencing.

Remember, the earlier you recognize your child’s special needs and seek help, the greater the possibility that your child can be helped.  First Steps and your local school district need to know about all children with challenges, ages birth through 21 in order to plan for their individual needs. 

For additional information and assistance contact the

Whitley County Special Education Department

Central Office Staff
549-7000

Ralph Johnson, Director of Special Education.................................... ext. 2062

Darlene Branson, IDEA Office Manager ........................................... ext. 2023

Debbie Hodge, 504/Title IX Coordinator........................................... ext. 2065

Lynette Brackett, School Psychologist.............................................. ext. 2021

Brittany Sawyers, School Psychologist............................................. ext. 2056

Matthew Davis, School Psychologist..................................................ext. 2058

Bonnie Butcher, Academic Assessor.................................................ext. 2057

Erica Satterfield, Special Education Clerk...........................................ext. 2013

Darla Crawford, Assessment/Behavior Support..................................ext. 2020