Special Services

 

The primary function of the Department of Special Services is to provide Special Education and Related Services to those students who are determined to be eligible, as per New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:14. The superintendent,  building principals, and director of special services organize and monitor the efforts of the teachers and support staff to assure that each classified student is provided with an appropriate educational program.

The Child Study Team consists of a Learning Disability Teacher/Consultant, Mrs. Joyce Husk, School Psychologist, Mrs. Melissa Kornreich,  and the School Social Worker, Mrs. Tamara Keating. The Child Study Team is responsible for evaluating students to determine eligibility for special education and related services. Child Study Team members also serve as case managers and are responsible for developing an appropriate Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for each student.

The Speech/Language Specialists, Mrs. Lacy MacDonald, Mrs. Dana Socci, and Mrs. Julia Cali, serve as members of the Child Study Team and conduct speech/language assessments. They also provide speech/language therapy to those students who require these services. Occupational and physical therapy are also available to students who are eligible. Ms. Victoria Lobosco is our School Counselor, and Dr. Alison Corwin is the District Behaviorist.

Our teaching staff is committed to addressing the needs of all of our students. Our Special Education teachers are responsible for the implementation of each student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

In addition to providing services to students found eligible for special education and related services, the staff offers counseling and assistance to the regular education staff and students when needed, advises on the creation of 504 plans, and participates on the Intervention and Referral Services Team.