Exceptional Learners (Spec. Ed)
Services During COVID-19
We understand the necessity of providing each of the related services recommended on your child’s IEP. For the remainder of the COVID-19 State of Emergency, NECSD will be offering the option of related service delivery via Telepractice.
Parents who consent for their scholars to receive related services via Telepractice are consenting for CSE service sessions to be delivered via live and synchronous video conferencing on the same Google Meet platform scholars use to receive instruction throughout the day.
Telepractice will be offered for the related services of Speech Language Therapy, Psychological Counseling, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. Parents who have opted their children into the hybrid model may also have their child receive related services in person during the in-person days assigned to each blue and gold cohort at the discretion of the related service provider.
Parents who wish for their child to receive their related services via Telepractice are required to electronically sign the following Informed Consent via Google Form, which further explains more details about what is required and involved in Telepractice services.
General Information
The NECSD is dedicated to the goal of improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities and their families. Students with disabilities are identified through a referral and evaluation process as defined through the Part 200 Regulations of New York State.
Once identified, students are eligible to receive supports and services designed to provide access to the general education curriculum. As required by law, supports and services must be provided in the least restrictive environment possible in which a student can realize educational benefit.
In the event you suspect your child may be struggling academically, please contact the principal of the school your child attends and request a meeting to discuss possible interventions. Once interventions are provided and progress is appropriately monitored, a referral to the Committee on Special Education may be completed.
Contact Exceptional Learners
Mr. Christopher Bayer,
Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Learners
Jason Gerard,
Director of Exceptional Learners, Elementary
Janet Orwick,
Director of Exceptional Learners, Secondary
Denise Scanlon, Support Staff
dscanlon@necsd.net | 845.563.3415
Patricia Hastings, Account Clerk
phastings@necsd.net | 845.563.8534
124 Grand Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
Main Line Phone: (845) 563-8520 | Fax: (845) 563-8529
The Team
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Schools |
Supervisor |
Director |
Support Staff |
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NFA Main, NFA Ann St. |
Janet Orwick 845-568-6655 845-857-7124(C) |
Monica Perez-Ho 845-563-8515 Samani Henry 845-568-6663 |
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Temple Hill, SMS, NFA Main |
Elizabeth DeFrancesco edefrancesco@necsd.net 845-568-6656 845-926-2842(C) |
Janet Orwick 845-568-6655 845-857-7124(C) |
Monica Perez-Ho 845-563-8515 Samani Henry 845-568-6663 |
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Fostertown, Horizons, Heritage, NFA N |
Afiya Rowlins 845-563-3408 845-718-1001(C) |
Janet Orwick 845-568-6655 845-857-7124(C) |
Monica Perez-Ho 845-563-8515 Samani Henry 845-568-6663 |
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GAMS, Meadow Hill, New Windsor, Ulster BOCES, Dutchess BOCES, Parentally Placed |
Cassandra Barnes cbarnes@necsd.net 845-563-3451 845-762-6087(C) |
Jason Gerard 845-563-3487 845-522-9971(C) |
Kathryn Cramer 845-568-6664 Kaylee Hurley 845-563-8531 |
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Balmville, Gardnertown, Vails Gate, NFA West, OU BOCES |
Amalia Berdecia aberdecia@necsd.net 845-563-3527 845-718-1007(C) |
Jason Gerard 845-563-3487 845-522-9971(C) |
Kathryn Cramer 845-568-6664 Kaylee Hurley 845-563-8531 |
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PNW BOCES, Rockland BOCES, SWBOCES, Private Day/Residential, Parentally Placed |
Jason Gerard 845-563-3487 845-522-9971(C) |
Kathryn Cramer 845-568-6664 Kaylee Hurley 845-563-8531 |
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Schools |
Chairperson |
Director |
Support Staff |
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CPSE/CSE Chairperson |
Heather Bonham |
Janet Orwick 845-568-6655 845-857-7124(C) |
Kathy Foster 845-563-8526 |
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CPSE |
Jessica Smith 845-563-3487 |
Janet Orwick 568-6655 857-7124(C) |
Kathy Foster 845-563-8526 |
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CPSE (age in) |
Kelly Kane 845-563-3487 |
Jason Gerard 845-563-3487 845-522-9971(C) |
Kathy Foster 845-563-8526 |
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Director of Pupil Personnel Services |
Michael Regan 845-568-6668 845-420-0107 |
Rachel Bellarosa 845-563-3479 |
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Director of Guidance & Data |
Anthony Williams 845-568-6570 347-722-0515 |
Rachel Bellarosa 845-563-3479 |
