The Department of Student Personnel and Special Services houses programs for
students who require unique learning opportunities and instruction. Our
special education, occupational and physical therapies, English As A Second
Language, Public Law 504, gifted and talented, speech and language, and
school guidance programs comprise Department offerings.
To accommodate the special needs of students, the District has a pre-school
handicapped program for children between the ages of three and five years
who are experiencing developmental delays that may interfere with their
learning. For students from kindergarten through eighth grade, resource
center programs, self-contained classrooms, and in-class support are
available to provide students with specialized instruction.
The Department of Student Personnel and Special Services is coordinated by a
Director who supervises the District's Child Study Team and all Department
staff. The Child Study Team, comprised of two school psychologists, learning
disabilities teacher-consultants, and two social workers, collaborate to
determine special needs and appropriate interventions. Referrals for
evaluation maybe made by school staff, parents, medical, professional, and
community agencies.
This website will tell you a little bit about me and what I do. It will
also give some information about local resources and websites that may be
helpful.