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The Hancock County School District, Office of Superintendent, 18375 Hwy. 603, Kiln, MS 39556 will be accepting sealed bids for special education services provided during the 2024-2025 school year until 12 noon on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.  Bids are being accepted for licensed service providers in the areas listed below.  Specifications may be obtained at The Office of Exceptional Children, by calling 228-466-6340, or by emailing a request to tbreland@hancockschools.net or b.stiger@hancockschools.net .   All bids should be sealed and plainly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope, “BID ENCLOSED FOR EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-SPECIAL EDUCATION.”  The Board reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and all bids.

  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech Services
  • Hearing Impaired Specialist (Audiologist or Hearing Impaired Teacher)
  • Visually Impaired Specialist
  • Registered Behavior Technician
  • School or Clinical Psychologist

The Hancock County School District Special Services Department supervises the identification process for students suspected of having a disability. Once identified the district strives to provide all students with disabilities ages 3 through 20 a free appropriate public education in their least restrictive environment based on the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Mississippi state law.

In keeping with the district’s vision, Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow, we believe that all students have the potential to be learners no matter what their exceptionality. The purpose of special education is to provide an equal opportunity so that all students can access a meaningful curriculum to foster their unique gifts and potential.

The administration and staff are dedicated to individualizing each student’s educational program to best meet their needs. Our special educators collaborate with parents, regular educators, and support staff to develop appropriate programs promoting student success. Special educators work diligently to improve their students’ academic, social emotional, and behavioral skills to ensure progress at a reasonable rate to meet their individual annual goals.

As our students journey through their educational process in the Hancock County School District, it is our hope they will gain the ability to advocate for themselves and acquire the skills necessary to support a smooth transition into post-secondary education or employment opportunities based on their individual strengths.

Contact Information
228-466-6340 – phone
228-466-6452 – fax

The Hancock County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, including employment and admissions, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and concerns about discrimination may be referred to the Hancock County School District's Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator, or Age Act Coordinator (for contact information, see the homepage at https://www.hancockschools.net/title-ix-and-federal-programs-info/) or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at 214-661-9600.