The Special Education Committee of the PTSA supports all students with a 504 or an IEP or families in the process of working with MCPS to receive 504 or IEP support. In addition, we provide advocacy and support for families, students and staff in the Autism Resource Service (ARS), Bridge and Classic Autism programs.
Join one of the PTSA Special Education Committee’s WhatsApp group to learn what’s happening in the Churchill special education community; share resources; and connect with other families. The groups are a safe space for families and caregivers to connect and share. There are no WCHS or MCPS staff in the groups.
Our WhatApp Groups:
- IEP families
- 504 families
- ARS families
- Bridge families
- Classic Autism
If you would like to join one or two of these groups and/or learn more about our Committee work, please contact Churchill parent and WCHS PTSA Special Education Chair Kris Petrie at: SpecialEd@churchillptsa.org.
You can also SIGN UP to receive WCHS PTSA Special Education Committee updates and school-wide information by becoming a PTSA member.
Upcoming Special Education Committee Events
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5-6pm in the Media Center
Special Education Meet & Greet during Back To School Night
Past Special Education Committee Events
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00pm (virtual)
Guest Speaker Kimberly Glassman, Esq. – Advocacy for Students with Disabilities in MCPS
Kimberly Glassman will speak about knowing your rights and advocating for students in MCPS with IEPs and 504 plans.
Kimberly Glassman has represented parents, legal guardians and adult students in all phases of special education matters since 2005, including at IEP meetings, student discipline, due process hearings, special education mediation, and appeals. Ms. Glassman has presented on special education law matters to a variety of audiences, including parent advocacy groups. Ms. Glassman is admitted to the bars of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the United States District Court, District of Maryland and District of Columbia. Ms. Glassman is the parent of three children and serves as a local PTA President in Montgomery County.
March 2026
Match Madness with Pringles!
We set up a bracket-style taste contest with Pringles. Many of our special education students participated in this activity open to all WCHS students outside the school cafeteria.