For a child already in school, VBCPS asks parents to contact the school's assistant principal to discuss a referral. Contacts below were checked against Virginia Beach City Public Schools pages and public directories on November 3, 2026. Staff and offices change, so confirm before you rely on them.
Contacts
- Office of Programs for Exceptional Children: 757-263-2400.
- Parent Support and Information Center: Plaza Annex / FACE Center, 641 Carriage Hill Rd., Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Phone 757-263-2066. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; call before visiting. Center page.
- Preschool Assessment Center (ages 2-5): 757-263-2800.
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC): SEAC page.
Starting an evaluation in Virginia Beach
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: Chesapeake · Norfolk · Suffolk
Sources
- https://www.vbschools.com/academics/special-education/parent-support-information-center
- https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1713806266/vbschoolscom/dnizxml6ei5u3gm08uo4/PSICBroch.pdf
Questions parents ask
Who do I call about special education in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Office of Programs for Exceptional Children: 757-263-2400.
Does Virginia Beach have a Parent Resource Center?
Yes. For a child already in school, VBCPS asks parents to contact the school's assistant principal to discuss a referral. 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.