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Special Education (SPED)
Catherine Riungu-Kagwima
Special Education Department Chair
Jin Hee Oh
Classroom Teacher
Cynthia Perry
Transition Coordinator
C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional School, located in Mitchellville, Maryland, is a specialized Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) center serving regional special education learners ages 5 to 21. The school provides a supportive, highly structured environment tailored to students with significant cognitive disabilities, autism, and complex medical or physical needs.
Core Services & Focus Areas
- Adaptive Curriculum: Instruction focused on functional academic skills, communication development, and practical daily living skills designed around each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Specialized Therapies: Integrated physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language services embedded directly into daily learning routines.
- Mobility & Physical Support: Adaptive programming such as M.O.V.E. (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) to foster personal movement, safety, and physical independence.
- Transition & Life Skills: Targeted secondary programming (for ages 14–21) that prepares students for post-school environments through community instruction, work-study activities, and vocational skill-building.