Special Education
Director of Student Services
Kristin Szawan
Secretary – Jane Whitelock
Phone 908-709-6217
Fax 908-931-1864
Special Education Grades Pre K-5 Supervisor
Robyn Park
908-709-6218
Special Education Grades 6-12 Supervisor
JoAnn Sei
(908) 709-6274
See this Special note regarding special education students who graduated prior to 2016.
Special Education
The Special Education department continues to expand its services to meet the needs of our students. Classes with mainstreamed students are enhanced by the addition of in-class support provided by Special Education teachers teamed with regular education teachers.
The Special Education Program is designed to serve students with disabilities and provides a continuum of programs and services in the least restrictive environment as recommended in each student’s Individual Education Program.
Schedules for these students are developed to meet individual student needs, as prescribed in their Individual Education Program (IEP). Students with disabilities may be served using an in-class support model for instruction. These students are provided the assistance of an in-class support special education teacher, in cooperation with the general education teacher, in a specific course of study offered to all students. Students with disabilities may also receive services in other appropriate programs and settings within the district.
The special needs student and parents work with the case manager and guidance counselor to develop the appropriate schedule of classes to meet the individual needs.