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PPS Director's Message
Schalmont's belief in placing students in programs that are in the least
restrictive environment is consistent with New York State
Education Department (NYSED) regulations.
This means that a student with disabilities is provided with
special education and services to the maximum extent appropriate
with other students who do not have disabilities and as close as
possible to the student's home.
Special
education services are available to any student with a mental,
physical or emotional impairment that affects his or her
educational performance. For school-age children, this may
include autism, deafness, deaf-blindness, emotional disturbance,
hearing impairment, learning disability, intellectual disability,
multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health
impairment, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain
injury, or visual impairment (including blindness).
The
Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) establishes a
prominent and active role for parents and teachers in planning
and implementing educational programs for students with
disabilities. Parents work hand-in-hand with their child's
teachers and other district staff to formulate their child's
IEP.
The links to the right
provide additional information about
the Schalmont Special Education Program. Below, you will also
find links to a variety of special education topics. If you have
any questions about the special education process, please
contact one of the individuals listed below or myself.
Sincerely,
Shari Lontrato
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTACTS
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District
Office |
Shari Lontrato, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Jan Donofrio, Secretary
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Phone: (518) 355-9200, x4018
Fax: (518) 355-9203
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Jefferson
Elementary School |
Danielle
Zobgy
Jeff Lustick |
Phone: (518)
355-1342 |
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Schalmont
Middle School |
Becky
Danforth |
Phone: (518)
355-6255 |
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Schalmont
High School |
Carrie
Shapiro |
Phone: (518)
355-6110 |
HELPFUL LINKS
External Resources
Information for Parents of Preschool Children
(Ages 3-5) with Disabilities
Part 200 Regulations
Procedural Safeguards
Response to
Intervention Resource Links
General Education Diploma Requirements
Transition Process for
Secondary Students
Schalmont Resources
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