Northwood High School

Special Education

Telephone: 240-740-6974(LAD Program) | 240-740-6982 (ED Program)

About Us

Welcome to the Special Education Department at Northwood High School. We offer two services. The first service is the Learning and Academic Disabilities (LAD). Ms. Ann Verghese-Goodwyn is the RT. The second service is Emotional Disabilities (ED). Mr. Anthony Dickens serves as the Program Specialist. As a department it is our goal to help our students to be successful and confident members of our community. We work very closely with the Guidance Counselors, teachers, administrators, Wellness Center, and the CSACC program at Northwood.

How to Address an Issue About My Child?

If you have a question regarding your child, you should first contact the case manager. The best way to reach the case managers is by email. If you would like to call, please dial (301) 649-8276 (LAD) and (301) 649-8514 (ED). Please understand that when you call this number you will not immediately access the case manager, but a message will be taken and delivered to them.

How Can I Stay on Top of Grades?

MCPS uses myMCPS Portal. The myMCPS Portal is a 21st century digital learning environment specifically designed to meet the needs of staff, students, and parents of Montgomery County Public Schools. From teaching and learning to community outreach to professional development, myMCPS Portal is the next generation classroom. Access to the myMCPS Portal will be available online and through a mobile app.

Check homework, assignments, tests View classroom announcements Access classroom documents/resources Email teachers

View grades  View student schedule Check daily attendance Update student emergency information Email teachers

What If I Have Other Concerns?

If you have other concerns regarding your child, please feel free to let the case manager know.

Transition Services

The following is a breakdown of actions that students in each grade should take.

9, 10, and 11th Graders:

• Make appointments with their counselors to review their academic progress and plan for next year. 
• Consider career and technology course offerings at the Thomas Edison High School of Technology.  (Students/Parents should visit or attend an Open House).
• Register for the SAT/ACT.
• Visit the SSL Coordinator to get the approved Student Service Learning activities list.

12th Graders:

• Complete all college applications and return them.   Attend college visits. 
• Register to technical colleges.
• Complete SSL hours.
• Complete graduation requirements.
• Pay graduation fees.

If students and parents have additional questions about Transition Services, they should access the MCPS Transition Services site at: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/special-education/programs-services/transition-services-unit.aspx

Staff Members

SPECIAL EDUCATION - ED PROGRAM - 240-740-6982

SPECIAL EDUCATION - LAD PROGRAM - 240-740-6974