How to Get Volusia County School Disability and IEP Help
Put the request in writing to the school, then use the district ESE parent liaison for evaluation, IEP, 504, or service concerns.
Start here
Start with the teacher, school ESE contact, or administrator in writing. Volusia County Schools lists ESE Parent Liaison Dayana Herrera at 386-378-5522 and says the department responds to inquiries within two business days.
Leave the student’s name, school, contact information, and a short summary
See ESE contacts and servicesWhat to have ready
- Child’s school, grade, student ID, and parent contact
- Written evaluation, IEP, 504, records, discipline, or meeting request
- Progress data, evaluations, and provider information
- Examples of disability-related impact and all notices received
Words you can use
“I am making a written request for [evaluation, IEP meeting, records, or support] because disability-related needs affect [specific access or progress]. Please confirm receipt and the next procedural step.”
Steps in order
- 1
Send the request in writing and keep proof.
- 2
Ask the school ESE contact and administrator for the next step.
- 3
Ask for prior written notice when a request is refused.
- 4
Contact the ESE Parent Liaison if the concern remains unresolved.
If the first answer is no or wait
A phone call does not replace the written request. For Child Find questions, the district lists 386-734-7190, extension 52841.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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