Office of Pupil Services and Special Education

The Office of Pupil Personnel Services provides and supports a variety of school based prevention, intervention and educationally based services to support all students in becoming effective learners and productive members of society. Pupil Personnel Services includes Special Education Teachers, Para Professionals, Psychologists, Social Workers, Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, BCBA’s, Nurses, School Counselors, and contracted educational consultants and/or service providers.

 

Pupil Personnel Services Mission

The Mission of the Office of Pupil Personnel Services is to work in partnership with students, parents/guardians, community members/agencies, healthcare providers, and educator colleagues to develop and implement a comprehensive integrated educational program of instructional and social/emotional services. This on-going collaboration will support the academic achievement, social/emotional, physical health, and well-being of all students in a safe and respectful school environment. The Office of Pupil Personnel Services also strives to ensure that students with IEP’s receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) in order to prepare them for post secondary education or training, employment, independent living, and community participation.

 

Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Michael McDermott 
203-407-2223
Fax: 203-407-2101

 

Pupil Services Administrative Team: 

Amy Shaver- Birth to Three, Pre-K, Alice Peck Program
203-407-2010

Asia Thompson, Coordinator of Elementary Special Education
203-407-2229

Julie Dougherty, Coordinator of Secondary Special Education
203-407-3405

Racheal Raucci, Coordinator of Elementary Special Education

203-407-2175 

Seth Lyall, PPS Specialist & Magnet/Charter School Coordinator
203-407-2165

Tamika Woodbridge, Magnet School PPS Specialist

203-407-2217 

Nicholas DeCesare, Outplacement PPS Specialist
203-407-6480

Nicole Merrill, Outplacement PPS Specialist
203-407-2222

Candace Burke, OSEP Data Manager

203-407-2221  

Katelyn McAloon, PPS and Highville School Social Worker

203-40-3110   

Donna Debicella,  PPS School Psychologist

203-407-2220

Mary Kleffke, Special Education Records Clerk
203-407-2225          Please email all Special Education requests to mkleffke@hamden.org

Beth Uscilla, Special Education Transportation Clerk 
203-407-2224       

 

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