Mary Tillar: Assistant Superintendent of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention 410-224-7634 mtillar@AACPS.org
Diane McGowan: Director of Instruction Programming (1st - 12th) & Service Access 410-222-5411 djmcgowan@aacps.org
Sonya McElroy: Director of Birth to 5 Programming & Service Accountability 410-424-3268 smcelroy@aacps.org
Nicole White: Director of Specialized Programming 410-222-5470 nqwhite@aacps.org
Mission: Why we are here
The mission of the Division of Specialized Instruction and Early Intervention Services is to provide all students with disabilities access to high quality specially designed instruction and resources through a continuum of services and supports that equip students and their families with the skills and competencies to exit Anne Arundel County Public Schools college, career, and community ready.
Vision: How we see the future
All staff are united in a common commitment and are accountable to ensure that students are able to work independently, and are college, career and community ready. With high expectations for student achievement, all students who struggle will have environmental and instructional access to the general education curriculum.
AACPS Board Policy: IFF – Special Education Programs for students with disabilities
AACPS BOARD Regulation: IFF-RA – Special Education Programs for students with disabilities
AACPS Division of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Services: FY 2025 Staffing Plan
