Chesapeake Public Schools' Parent Resource Center offers workshops, a lending library and help understanding the special education process, free of charge. Contacts below were checked against Chesapeake Public Schools pages and public directories on November 3, 2026. Staff and offices change, so confirm before you rely on them.
Contacts
- Special Education (SPED Services): 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Phone 757-547-0153. cpschools.com special education page.
- Parent Resource Center: phone 757-482-5923 (also the Office of Family & Community Engagement, face@cpschools.com). Directory listings show different addresses, so call before you visit.
Starting an evaluation in Chesapeake
Put your request in writing to your child's principal and the special education office, and keep a dated copy. Use our Virginia sample letter and see the step-by-step timeline.
Statewide help
- PEATC, Virginia's Parent Training and Information Center: 703-923-0010.
- VDOE Parent Ombudsman for Special Education: 800-422-2083.
Nearby: Virginia Beach · Norfolk · Suffolk
Sources
- https://www.cpschools.com/page/special-education/
- https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/3146/School-Age-Programs-and-Support
Questions parents ask
Who do I call about special education in Chesapeake Public Schools?
Special Education (SPED Services): 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Phone 757-547-0153. cpschools.com special education page.
Does Chesapeake have a Parent Resource Center?
Yes. Chesapeake Public Schools' Parent Resource Center offers workshops, a lending library and help understanding the special education process, free of charge. See the contacts on this page and call ahead.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general information. Confirm contacts with the school division.
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Not legal advice. This page shares general information about Virginia and federal special education rules as we read them on November 3, 2026. It is not legal advice. Rules change and school divisions vary. For help with your situation, contact PEATC (Virginia's Parent Training and Information Center), the VDOE Parent Ombudsman for Special Education, or a special education attorney or advocate.