Last Updated 9/15/11

The goal of special education services at Bristol-Plymouth is to provide an instructional program that will minimize student disability and maximize learning opportunities. The purpose of the program is to provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of eligible students and to develop academic, social/emotional and career technical skills.

Bristol-Plymouth follows a full inclusion model for every student, including students with special needs, in all academic and technical areas. Students with special needs apply to Bristol-Plymouth in the same manner as all other students. Once a student with special needs is accepted, staff from Bristol-Plymouth will work closely with personnel at the sending school to ensure students receive all appropriate services they need to be successful within the general curriculum.

At this time, the special education staff is comprised of eight certified special education teachers and six highly qualified paraprofessionals. All students with special needs are assigned a special education consultant to monitor their progress and provide accommodations during technical weeks. In addition to this, the department has organized its support of students with special needs into three levels within the academic week:

 Classes with an academic teacher only monitored by a special education consultant
 Classes with an academic teacher and a special education paraprofessional monitored by a special education consultant
 Classes with an academic and special education teacher who provides direct service in the classroom

Finally, Bristol-Plymouth provides related services such as: Occupational, Physical or Speech Therapy, Social Skills Training and Counseling.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Name
Amy Cohen, Special Education Coordinator
Phone extension: 114

Joanne Arraiol, Special Education Secretary
Phone extension: 427

Dottie Applei, Paraprofessional
Phone extension: 427

Avis Cannon, Paraprofessional
Phone extension: 427

Adele Collard, Paraprofessional
Phone extension: 427

Eleanor DaRosa, Special Education Teacher
Phone extension: 147

Pamela Donner, Special Education Teacher
Phone extension: 262

Jamie Hale, School Psychologist
Phone extension: 174

John Houston, Special Education Teacher
Phone extension: 158

Maria Lehning, Paraprofessional
Phone extension: 427

Jennifer McCartin, Special Education Consultant
Phone extension: 445

Kristin Moreau, Special Education Teacher
Phone extension: 444

Susan Pasck, Paraprofessional
Phone extension: 427

Michele Pearce, Paraprofessional
Phone extension: 427

Mindy Petrucci, Special Education Consultant
Phone extension: 159

Roberta Record, Special Education Teacher
Phone extension: 157

David Roehr, Special Education Teacher
Phone extension: 442

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (SEPAC)

Membership on the council is offered to all parents of children with special needs and other interested parties. The PAC duties include advising the district on matters pertaining to the education and safety of students with special needs, as well as participating in the development and evaluation of the district's special education program.


SEPAC Dates: The following meetings will be held in the school Library at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
May 2012 TBD

Parents Rights

By-Laws

Parent Welcome Letter