Diagnostic and Prevention Services

Welcome to the Office of Diagnostic and Prevention Services

The Office of Diagnostic and Prevention Services provides diagnostic, psychological, educational, and eligibility services that support the learning and development of students in all Loudoun County schools. This office supports children, families, and teachers through the provision of specialized services and programs, such as suicide and mental health prevention, instructional and behavioral consultation, individual and group counseling, threat assessment, crisis intervention, coaching for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and Response to Intervention, progress monitoring, and evaluation and eligibility services for special education and Section 504 services.

The Office of Diagnostic and Prevention Services is responsible for the management of diagnostic, psychological, and eligibility services and programs in all schools and for providing leadership and supervision to School Psychologists, Educational Diagnosticians, and Eligibility Coordinators.

21000 Education Court
Ashburn , Virginia 20148
Phone: 571-252-1013
Fax: 571-252-1245

John J. Lody, Ed.S.
Director

Heather Applegate, Ph.D.

Supervisor

Last Modified on November 4, 2011