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  Norwalk Public Schools Special Education  

What's New

October 8, 2009

Letter From the Director of Pupil Personnel

November 4, 2009

Special Education Parent Information Session

Welcome the the Pupil Personnel Services Department

Special Education
Services are delivered to students with special needs from ages 3-21 in the least restrictive environment. These are in accordance with Federal and State laws.

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)
En Espanol.
(.pdf)

Link to CACLD

Link to ASCONN

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

friedlanderj@norwalkps.org

        

Michael McGrath

Assistant Director, PPS

mcgrathm@norwalkps.org     

  • Brien McMahon High School
  • Roton Middle School
  • Tracey Elementary
  • Rowayton Elementary
  • School Social Workers

 

 

Dr. Beatrice Krawiecki

Administrator, Pupil Personnel Services

(203) 854-4135

Krawiecki@norwalkps.org

  • PreK
  • Fox Run Elementary
  • Brookside Elementary
  • Kendall Elementary
  • Jefferson Elementary

 

JoAnn Shippee

Administrator, Pupil Personnel Services (203) 854-4133

shippeej@norwalkps.org

  • Norwalk High School
  • Briggs
  • Nathan Hale Middle School
  • Cranbury Elementary
  • Wolfpit
  • All Saints

 

Peggy Bud

Interim Supervisor (203) 854-4126

budp@norwalkps.org

  • West Rocks Middle School
  • Ponus Middle School
  • Silvermine Elementary School
  • Columbus Elementary School
  • Marvin Elementary School
  • Speech/Language Pathologists 

 

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