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Special Services
Director of Special Services
Jenna Russo
jenna.russo@leoniaschools.org
(201)302-5200 ext. 4200
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Special Services
Paula Gonzalez
paula.gonzalez@leoniaschools.org
(201)302-5200 ext. 4201
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Welcome to the Special Services Department. The Leonia Special Services Department serves the Leonia and Edgewater school communities, including students and their families. Our team of specialized educators and related service providers provide individualized education programs to students with special needs in order to highlight students' strengths and strengthen their areas of needs, academically, socially, emotionally, physically, cognitively, and behaviorally. Our goal is to challenge every child while providing the supports needed to learn and grow meaningfully from year to year.
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The Child Study Team (CST) is a multidisciplinary group of professionals work together to evaluate, identify, and support students who may require special education or related services. The CST includes a school psychologist, a learning disabilities teacher-consultant, and a school social worker. Together, they collaborate with families, teachers, specialists, and administrators to assess students’ educational needs, develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) when appropriate, and provide ongoing case management. The CST’s goal is to ensure that students with disabilities receive the services and support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
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At Anna C. Scott Elementary, Leonia Middle School, and Leonia High School, each building is comprised of a team of Related Service Providers who work together to provide specialized services to students that help them access and benefit from their education. For students who qualify, the types of services may include possibly Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling, Social Skills, or other supports based on a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). They work closely with teachers, paraprofessionals, other specialists, families, and the Child Study Team to address each student’s unique needs and promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
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The Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) is a parent-driven group that provides input to the local school district on system level topics of interest in Special Education and Related Services.
We are looking for a new SEPAG Facilitator, with participants from ACS, LMS, and LHS School within the Leonia and Edgewater school communities. Laurie Molina can help you with the start up and support.
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