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Welcome the the Pupil Personnel Services Department Special Education
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the Pupil Personnel Services Department of the Norwalk Public Schools website. The Pupil Personnel Department of the Norwalk Public Schools recognizes that parents/guardians are integral participants in the development of their child's educational programming. It is important that the schools and parents work together in order for all of our students to benefit from their school experience.
The referral of your child to determine the need for Special Education Instruction and Related Services may be a new experience that poses many questions for you. We encourage you to call any member of our department who will be ready to answer questions, provide information and listen to your concerns.
This website is being designed to provide you with current information on a variety of topics that may be of interest. We have made a commitment to enhance our website as the year progresses, so please check back. In addition, as this website is developed, we would value feedback from you. We hope you find it helpful as we continue to work as partners in order to provide a happy and successful school experience for your child.
Connecticut State Department of Education Norwalk Special Education Review (based on CREC report) Norwalk Special Education Review (CREC) Parents
guide to special education. (.pdf) Special Education Notice Programs for students with disabilities Special Education and Section 504 IDEIA, the Individuals with disabilities Education Improvement Act, is a special education law that provides assurance to handicapped students that they are entitled to a free appropriate public education. Section 504, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is a nondiscrimination statute enacted by the United States Congress, The purpose of the Act is to prohibit discrimination and to assure that disabled students have educational opportunities and benefits equal to those provided to non-disabled students. For information regarding Special Education, Contact the Office of Pupil Personnel Services, 854-4126. For information regarding Section 504, Contact the Director of Administration, 854-4143. You may write to either the Office of Pupil Personnel or Director of Administration, Norwalk Public Schools, 125 East Avenue, P.O. Box 6001, Norwalk, CT 06852. Upcoming forums/workshops Janie R. Friedlander Director, Pupil Personnel Services 854-4126
Michael McGrath Assistant Director, PPS
Dr. Beatrice Krawiecki Administrator, Pupil Personnel Services (203) 854-4135
JoAnn Shippee Administrator, Pupil Personnel Services (203) 854-4133
Peggy Bud Interim Supervisor (203) 854-4126
Leah Turner Coordinator, School Health Services (203) 854-4128 turnerl@norwalkps.org • School Health • Occupational and Physical Therapy
The Staff includes: Pamela Colemen 854-4133 Maryanne Carriera 854-4128
Pamela Katz 854-4122
Donna Patchen 854-4126
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